The nominees for the NAACP Image Awards have officially been unveiled, and the 57th edition arrives with a powerful slate of honorees across film, television, music, and literature — celebrating the depth, brilliance, and beauty of Black creativity over the past year. And shining bright in that constellation is Praise 102.5’s very own multi-award-winning gospel […]
Legendary gospel composer, pianist, and choir leader Richard Smallwood will be honored with a public Celebration of Life on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Glenarden International in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The service begins at 12:00 noon ET, with doors opening at 9:30 a.m., and arrangements entrusted to Precious Memories Funeral Home. […]
Each year, The King Center in Atlanta leads the nation in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through its official observance of the national holiday commemorating his birth. Among the Center’s most distinguished holiday experiences is the MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Awards—a signature program that celebrates national and international individuals […]