“How I Got Over: A Celebration of African American Heritage” will be presented on Sunday, March 17, at 5 p.m., at Mount Sinai Church of God in Christ, located at 936 W. 9th St., in Pomona.
A production of “How I Got Over” by Kosmond Russell will be presented at Mount Sinai Church of God in Christ, on Sunday, Feb. 25, at 5 p.m.
Greater Emmanuel Temple continues the Central California District Council’s Leadership Conference though Jan. 19, at 3740 E. Imperial Highway in Lynwood. Participants include Bishop T. Douglas, Sr., Suffragan Bishops Vanessa Ussery and David Rhone, Dr. Byron Brazier and Dr. Rickey Allman. Visit centralcdc.org for details. COGIC First Jurisdiction Department of Women plans “Unveiling Vision 20/20” on Jan. 19, at 9 a.m., at Emmanuel Church of God in Christ, 1399 E. 33rd St., in Los Angeles. Speakers and workshops will focus on the theme, “God’s Unlimited Power Unleashed in the Lives of Women@Work” based on Ephesians 1:18-19. Bishop Joe Ealy is
“Labor of Love” is a new three-act play by NAACP Award-winning playwright, Kosmond Russell, and directed by NAACP award-winning actress and American Idol finalist Kinnik Sky. Russell, who also penned “The Message,” “The Visit” and “The Marriage,” said love inspired him to write his latest work. “Everyone needs love. Even when we discover that love has its challenges, at the end of the day we still are in search of acceptance. Love is life. Life is Love,” declared Russell, who has written several plays for the faith-based community. He described his recent play, “The Message,” as “a powerful and joyous
NAACP award-winning playwright Kosmond Russell will present a scripted showcase presentation of his new play, “The Message.” The free event will be held Saturday, Sept. 15, at 4 p.m., at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, 4300 Degnan Blvd., in Los Angeles. James Pickens, Jr., of “Grey’s Anatomy” will serve as host. Describing the storyline, Russell said, “This play is a funny, powerful and thought-provoking gospel musical that will have you singing, rejoicing, reflecting and laughing. It is a universal human story rich in challenges, triumph and redemption. It begs the question, ‘Why do we have to deal with so
Christian Women in Action presents their Annual Fellowship Celebration at Greater Westside Missionary Baptist Church, 11121 S. Western Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Adrian Caesar. The theme is “Let God Loose the Shackles and Set You Free” based on John 8:36. The conference opens on Sept. 7, at 7 p.m., with testimony and prayer. On Sept. 8, at 6:30 p.m., a formal black tie celebration is set. The grand finale takes place on Sept. 9, at 4 p.m., with preaching by five women of God. To learn more, call (323) 757-0126. Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s
Faith and mental illness are rarely linked together, but “The Marriage,” reveals a connection between the two. The stage play, which is based on a true story, shows the devastating effects of the disease on a young couple. Kosmond Russell Productions and Biblical Films Company have teamed up to present two performances of “The Marriage” on Saturday, October 8, at 2:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m., at the West Angeles Performing Arts Center, 3020 Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles. “It is an endearing love story that addresses the promises and covenant of marriage. The play is honest, entertaining, funny, insightful, informative and God Centered,”