Paul Kidd Jr.

Black History Spotlight – Kidd and Tatum Maintained Gospel Radio Legacy

By Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion Editor and Quaford Coleman, Contributing WriterFebruary 26, 2020

Paul E. R. Kidd, Jr. Paul Edward Ramson Kidd Jr. ruled the gospel music airwaves for more than 50 years. Based in Los Angeles, his show aired locally as well as on the Armed Forces Radio Network (AFRN), which comprised 400 radio stations located in 28 countries. A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Kidd was born into a devout Christian family. His father was an AME itinerant elder who served as pastor of First AME Church in San Francisco in Walker Temple AME Church in Los Angeles. Kidd came to L.A. in 1956 following his honorable discharge from the military

Religion

Aretha’s Friends Recall Her Faith and Love of Gospel

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorAugust 23, 2018

The passing of the legendary Aretha Franklin on August 16, prompted scores of admirers – from recording artists to musicians to U.S. presidents – to offer tributes and memories of her impact on the world. But before she became known as “The Queen of Soul,” Aretha was a strong believer in God and expressed her faith through her music. The Rev. Dr. Melvin V. Wade, Sr., pastor emeritus of Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Los Angeles, was close to Aretha’s father, the Rev. C.L. Franklin, and remembered that the singer had strong faith even as a child. “She was raised

Religion

Tribute Set for Gospel Announcer ‘Gil’ Fears

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorApril 25, 2018

The faith community will salute the long broadcasting ministry of the Rev. Gilbert “Gil” Fears with a tribute musical. The event is set for Friday, May 4, at 7 p.m., at Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church, 5300 South Denker Ave., in Los Angeles. The Rev. DeNon A. Porter is the host pastor. Fears hosts “Edna Tatum’s Gospel Classics,” that airs on Sundays, 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., on KPFK 90.7 FM. The salute will feature the Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church Choirs, the Los Angeles Chapter – GMWA, the Los Angeles Contemporary Adults, Kenneth Glover, Henry Jackson, Lady Rose Neal and Maran