“While I was one of the first few to arrive in this space as a Black man, he continued, “I’ve always felt like I’ve been at the forefront of these movements and these waves in the entertainment business, and I’m glad I did enough to create space for so many other people to walk and thrive in it.”
Jawn Murray, a popular TV host and commentator, had a birthday coming on April 21, but a celebration with friends wasn’t happening during the coronavirus pandemic. But instead of thinking of himself, God directed Murray to consider others, who just like him, were homebound and could use a pick-me-up. So, he invited 24 recording artists to sing in a remake of “That’s What Friends Are For,” the classic Dionne Warwick & Friends song. The result is a virtual video collaboration featuring leading gospel stars Yolanda Adams, Isaac Carree, Le’Andria Johnson, Michelle Williams and Brian Courtney Wilson. The beautiful rendition also