BNC, which officially launches at 6 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2019 has agreements with Charter Communications, Comcast and DISH TV. The network already has commitments for carriage in major African American hubs like Atlanta, New York City, Chicago, New Orleans, Houston, Philadelphia, Detroit, Washington, DC, Baltimore and Los Angeles.
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Psalms Gospel Café hosts a free Summer Festival on July 18, at 10 a.m., at New Hope Baptist Church, 5200 S. Central Ave., in Los Angeles. Performers include B. Easy, J. Annex, D. Sole, Tasia and more. For information, call (323) 805-3105. Yahweh’s House of Prayer and Worship for All People holds its Youth Day Explosion on July 19, at 3:30 p.m., at 7101 S. Menlo Ave., in Los Angeles, said Dr. Susie Jones, pastor. The theme is ‘The Chosen Generation’ based on 1 Peter 2:9. Guests include Christopher Nwani, LA Lewie, Don Floss, Khanchuz, Stilly B, The Prodigal Son
The Fifth Annual Long Beach Gospel Fest, founded by Pastor Wayne Chaney, Jr., and his wife, Myesha, of the Antioch Church of Long Beach, announced the star-studded lineup for the citywide worship event. The multi-award winning performers include Tasha Cobbs, Deitrick Haddon, Kierra Sheard, Jonathan Nelson, Myron Butler, Jessica Reedy, and Brian Courtney Wilson. The free, public event takes place on Sunday, July 19, at Marina Green Park, 386 East Shoreline Drive in Long Beach. “My wife and I, along with our Antioch Church Family, wanted to bring life, hope and inspiration to this region on a massive scale. We
The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, State of California Inc., will convene its 160th Annual Communication in conjunction with the 133rd Annual Communication of the Golden State Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. The sessions will be held beginning Thursday, July 9, through Thursday, July 16, at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel. The Honorable Lovell Morgan, Most Worshipful Grand Master, and Sister Estella Johnson, Grand Worthy Matron, will preside over the sessions. On Sunday, July 13, at 8 a.m., the public is invited to attend the Annual Ann L. Powell Breakfast at the
Shida, a new musical, written and performed by Jeannette Bayardelle, star of The Color Purple and Hair on Broadway, directed by Andy Sandberg, will have a two-night, limited engagement in Los Angeles. Presented by I’m Every Woman Productions, performances will be on Friday, July 10, at 8 p.m., and Saturday, July 11, at 7 p.m. at West Angeles Performing Arts Theatre, 3020 Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles. Set to a soulful score of rock, jazz, R&B and gospel music, Shida is a one-woman play, which runs 70-minutes without an intermission. Based on the true story of a young African-American girl
Pastor David Cross of The Liberty Church will launch a sermonic series on ‘Successful Relationships – Know the Secrets,’ starting Sunday, July 12, at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The messages will be based on Matthew 13:11. The topics will include ‘The Power of Sex,’ ‘Co-Parenting,’ ‘Why Can’t We All Just Get Along,’ and ‘The Three Best Things Men Can Do For Women and The Three Best Things Women Can Do For Men.’ “I am an equal opportunity preacher and this series will be helpful to Singles, Couples or those who say, ‘It’s Complicated.’ Come and hear what the Bible
Baptist Ministers Conference of L.A. and Southern California celebrates President’s Day at its weekly meeting on July 13, at 11 a.m., at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 4269 S. Figueroa Street in Los Angeles. The Rev. Xavier Thompson is the BMCLA president and Dr. Melvin Wade, Sr., is the host pastor. Lewis Metropolitan C.M.E. Church salutes Pastor and Mrs. Wendell Oldham with a fellowship buffet on July 11, at 2 p.m., at 4900 S. Western Ave., in Los Angeles. The celebration continues on July 12, at 10:30 a.m., with guest preacher, Pastor Adam Stevenson of Warren Chapel C.M.E. Church. Call (323) 292-0179
Author and theologian Dr. Osmond A. Lindo Sr., will be honored as ‘Man of the Year’ during the Fathers’ Day Dinner and Concert on Sunday, June 21, at 4 p.m., at Hollypark United Methodist Church, 13000 South Van Ness Avenue in Gardena. Dr. Lindo, author of the recently published book, ‘Real Men Read Jesus’ Parables’ will receive the award from the United Methodist Men of the Western Jurisdiction. Larry Dozier, president of United Methodist Men for the Jurisdiction, said that Dr. Lindo was selected because of the work that he has done to lead men to Christ, much of which
Proverbs 4:1 – “Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.” When I was a child, I was a bonified ‘Daddy’s Girl.’ Even though I did not grow up with my father in the home, Richard W. Smith was regularly in my life. In my eyes, he was a hero and no man could compare to him. One very vivid childhood memory, was at about the age of 12, Dad took me to see the movie ‘Tap,’ with Gregory Hines. It was a very happy and exciting day, me and my Daddy, out on a date.
More than a century of living has not slowed down the Rev. Dr. Whalen Samuel Jones, who celebrated his 106th birthday on June 7. The handsome centenarian still speaks with godly wisdom, attends church on a regular basis, and shares his time and talents as pastor emeritus of Messiah Baptist Church in Los Angeles, the congregation he founded in 1954. In appreciation for his many contributions, Pastor Perry J. Jones and Messiah members threw a gala party for him with more than 100 people in attendance. The celebrants included his children, grandchildren and great-children as well as scores of other
Second Baptist Church holds Jazzy Fryday on June 19, at 7 p.m., at 2412 S. Griffith Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor William S. Epps. Everette Turner, Mary Flowers and Bryan Pugh will perform. The donation is $15 in advance and $18 at the door and includes dinner and entertainment. To RSVP, call (323) 216-0230. Judson Baptist Church plans a Paper Recycling and Shredding Fundraiser on June 20, at 9 a.m., at 451 E. 223rd St., in Carson, said Pastor Johnny V. Baylor. The donation is $5 per 13-gallon bag. Items accepted: paper, books, binders, credit cards, CDs and