“One of the ways Hall is shaping her show is by insisting the makeup of the crew reflect her audience. Despite having veteran executive producer Bill Geddie at the helm, Hall insisted that more women be hired because she wants to empower people like her – a self-described country girl from Luling, Texas who has made it to the upper echelons of television and news.”
African American ministers share views on pop culture, news and spirituality “The Preachers” daytime talk show debuted July 11 for a three-week run on FOX TV stations. The panel-style program features four African American male ministers discussing topics ranging from current events to spirituality. The co-hosts are familiar names in faith communities across the nation. The Rev. John Gray is a musician and associate pastor at Lakewood Church in Houston, which is led by Pastor Joel Osteen. Dr. E. Dewey Smith, Jr., is the senior pastor of The House of Hope Atlanta and The House of Hope Macon in Georgia. The Rev. Orrick Quick is