Kingdomwood Women In Films Picnic Series Returns With Author Debra Winans

Kingdomwood Women In Films is kicking off the summer and the festival season by returning with their KWIF Celebrity Picnic Series. The first picnic back, will take place at 11 am ET Saturday June 4, 2022 in Smyrna, Georgia. 

Dr. Debra Winans, a well known Media CEO and Celebrated Author will be a Special Guest at the picnic, in addition to more from the Atlanta Film and Entertainment Industry. Other guests will include Audrey Littleton, the Founder of KWIF, Filmmaker and Acting Coach Ashley Johnson, along with key members of KWIF.

Kingdomwood Women In Films, a worldwide network, based in Georgia is an organization partnered with Kingdomwood Film Festival, a festival that promotes family-friendly teachings and values following the Gospel. 

The Festival is hosted in October every year and has welcomed several famed, Award-winning and notable celebrities. 

The Celebrity Picnic Basket series takes place each month to cultivate growth, community, and assistance among women in the Film and Media Industry.

Each attendee of the picnic is encouraged to prepare a unique picnic basket that suits them and their taste as they participate. The compilation and individuality of the baskets warrant special prizes from the KWIF Community.

For more information on attending Kingdomwood Women In Films Celebrity Picnic Basket series and to learn more about how to join visit: https://kingdomwood.com/kwif-2/

Registration, in addition to submissions for Kingdomwood Film Festival are currently open. Visit their official website Kingdomwood.com for more details.

Black Nativity Musical Brings Joy To Atlanta

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Black Nativity is a phenomenal gospel musical based on the song play by Playwright and Poet Langston Hughes. The show is currently showing LIVE in Atlanta at Georgia Tech's First Center for The Arts.

Running until December 19th, the show is a must see.

Check out more details on our BOLD TV YouTube Page. 

For more information on Black Nativity and tickets to the show visit: http://blacknativityatlanta.com/

Jonathan McReynolds & Mali Music Co-Release New EP, JONNY x MALI: LIVE IN LA

GRAMMY^® Award winning hitmakers Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music have teamed up and co-released a new EP project, Jonny x Mali: Live in LA. Available to order now, the live project contains six songs, including “Adulting,” which is available now as an instant great track. The EP was released on Friday, September 24th. A live performance video of “Adulting” was also released. 

A co-artist release between the chart toppers, the live project follows on the heels of their GRAMMY^®-winning #1 hit song, “Movin’ On.” Featured in a new performance take on the EP, the prolific songwriters and musicians have taken their artistic collaboration further, co-writing all the songs, which also include the tracks “Jump Ship,” “Enough, “Miracle,” and “Everlasting.” The new EP is a co-artist release in partnership between Jonathan’s label Life Room Label, eOne Music, Mali’s imprint K Approved Enterprises, and RCA Inspiration.        

 

Bringing together the fresh lyricism and eclectic melodies that Jonathan and Mali are known for, Jonny x Mali: Live in LA sets the stage for their current co-headlining tour. Bringing their new songs on the road, the Jonny x Mali Tour kicks off on Thursday, September 30th, in Atlanta, GA at The Tabernacle. 

Crossing multiple states with their live shows, the co-headliners will welcome special guest performers on the tour, which hits North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Washington DC, Illinois, and wraps up in Los Angeles, CA on Wednesday, October 13th. 

 

Jonny x Mali: Live in LA is available now:

https://amzn.to/39Hf93q 

 

To connect with Jonny x Mali and get tickets for their tour, please visit:

https://jonnyxmali.com

Tyler Perry Paid For Seniors’ Groceries At More Than 70 Different Stores

The Actor, Writer and Director purchased goods for elderly shoppers at 44 Kroger stores in Atlanta and 29 Winn-Dixie stores in Louisiana.

Tyler Perry just made the lives of a lot of people in Georgia and Louisiana easier during the coronavirus pandemic.

The 50-year-old movie mogul purchased the groceries for certain shoppers at 44 Kroger stores in Atlanta and 29 Winn-Dixie stores in Louisiana. Perry’s generosity covered the hauls of elderly people shopping during the hour reserved for them amid the global health crisis.

Perry currently lives in Atlanta and grew up in New Orleans. The receipts for those whose groceries were paid for were reportedly signed “Atlanta Angel.”

Elderly and immunocompromised people are at high risk for serious complications from the coronavirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, so many grocery stores have announced in the last few weeks that they’d be blocking off the first hour or two of the business day for people 60 and older to shop.

Felix Turner, manager of corporate affairs for Kroger’s Atlanta division, said in a statement to HuffPost: “We would like to join our customers in thanking Mr. Perry for his kindness and generosity during this unprecedented pandemic. It was truly a pleasure to see our customers fill with joy and gratitude as the news spread throughout 44 stores across Metro Atlanta.”

Winn-Dixie tweeted a statement on Wednesday thanking Perry for “paying it forward by purchasing groceries for elderly and high-risk [Winn-Dixie] customers shopping at Louisiana stores this morning.”

“Winn-Dixie applauds your love for community and sincere generosity,” the company said.

Perry did not comment on the grocery store purchases.

The filmmaker has been busy spreading generosity throughout the pandemic. Earlier this week, he gave a $500 tip for every single out-of-work server at Houston’s restaurant in Atlanta. In total, he doled out $21,000 to the workers.

source: Jenna Amatulli huffpost.com

Radio One To Host a COVID-19 National Day of Prayer on Good Friday

Syndicated Gospel Personalities, Pastors and Community Leaders  Will Unite in a Day of Prayer Amid the Global COVID-19 Pandemic

RADIO ONE today announced a national day of prayer campaign to be held on Good Friday, April 10, 2020. The Radio One COVID-19 National Day of Prayer, #OneinPrayer, will feature syndicated radio personalities, Erica Campbell, host of Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell, Willie Moore, Jr. of the Willie Moore, Jr. Show and Darlene McCoy, host of the Nightly Spirit with Darlene McCoy, joined by gospel music artists, pastors and special guests to pray for the country and world as it confronts the effects of the global pandemic.

Among the participants in the prayer campaign are: Grammy Award winning hip hop artist Lecrae; civil rights leader and president of the National Action Network, Rev. Al Sharpton; civil rights leader and founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Rev. Jesse Jackson; Pastor John Gray; film and television producer, New York Times best-selling author and minister, Devon Franklin; minister Cora Jakes Coleman; best-selling author and ministry leader, Dr. Cindy Trimm; multi-award-winning gospel artists Pastor Donnie McClurkin; Pastor Smokie Norful; Pastor Charles Jenkins; the Prince of Praise, Byron Cage; Tasha Cobbs-Leonard; gospel singer, rapper and producer, Canton Jones; and Pastor Mike, Jr. 

They will join the on-air personalities live on the Radio One Praise stations each hour from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and live on Instagram, at the bottom of each hour. The goal is to unite the country together to pray for our leaders, the healthcare professionals on the frontlines, families whose loved ones have been diagnosed or lost due to the virus, and all Americans and businesses who are reeling from the uncertainty caused by this global pandemic.

"During these challenges times, I am grateful that our company can serve as a voice of hope and a vehicle of prayer for our world as it faces this global pandemic," said Cathy Hughes, Chairwoman, Urban One, Inc. "It is especially meaningful since so many churches will not be able to hold traditional Good Friday and Easter services due to the social distancing mandates. As a company, we are honored to provide an opportunity to join arms with our gospel artists and the faith community in prayer. This is what service and community are all about."

The live prayers will run across all of Urban One digital platforms, including TVOne.TV, iOne Digital, www.GetUpErica.com and @getuperica on Facebook and Instagram. 

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Sex And The Church #BOLDPodcast | Season 2: Episode 6

It's amazing how GOD will come through with confirmation and love when you need it the most. In hosting The InterSession, with this specific topic of sex and worth, I received an unexpected blessing that felt like full love and confirmation from the creator that I erroneously looked for everywhere else in the past.

The panelists: Veonne Anderson, Jay Tyson, Olivia Butler and Darian A. Williams were all right on point with their commentary about pre-marital sex, Such an amazing, knowledgeable group of influencers. I couldn't have hoped for a better panel to talk about this topic with.

As you listen to this episode I hope you will be encouraged to find and honor the truth of sex and it's function as ordained by the creator in the word of truth. In my personal experience the more I sought, the more I find my worth, and as I continue this journey the process also continues.

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Lecrae Partners with Love Beyond Walls To Help Homeless in ATL Amid COVID-19

Multi Grammy Award-winning platinum selling artist, Lecrae has partnered with
lovebeyondwalls.org to plant portable hand washing stations around the Atlanta
Metro Area for homeless and displaced people to clean their hands in response to
Coronavirus (Covid19). The initiative kicks off 10am on Thursday March 19th at
Love Beyond Wall’s Center located at 3270 East Main Street, College Park, GA
30337. Lecrae will join the Love Beyond Walls team at 10am to begin assembling
the sinks after which they will be filled with water, loaded on trucks, and distributed
to key locations frequented by the homeless in the Atlanta Metro Area.

The initiative was developed by Terence Lester, executive director of Love
Beyond Walls, an organization whose mission is to “restore dignity to the homeless
and poor by providing a voice, visibility, shelter, community, and grooming and
support services to achieve self-sufficiency.” Lester who was once counted amongst
Atlanta’s homeless is now founder of Love Beyond Walls and pursuing his PH.D.
in Public Policy & Social Change. “We’re excited to have Lecrae be involved with
our work at Love Beyond Walls because he understands the importance of restoring
the community and affirming the dignity of those who are unseen. Lecrae
understands that it takes both faith and action to provide real restoration in our
communities and world. Jesus washed feet, now we have an opportunity to wash
hands and provide that same type of restoration in a modern way.”

“I’ve been following Covid19 quite intently since it’s become a pandemic and first
and foremost, I want to remind people THIS IS NOT THE END!” shares Lecrae.
“While we can heed The Center For Disease Control and Prevention’s
recommendation to stay away from others who are sick, avoid crowds, and properly
wash our hands, I can’t help but think about those living on the street who have no
way to bathe or wash their hands. People who may eat, sleep, and congregate so
close to each other that social distancing is not possible. Partnering with Love
Beyond Walls is my way of doing what Jesus did which is serve humanity. I’m
humbled to support the work of organizations like Love Beyond Walls who help,
serve, bring light, love, peace, and restoration every day.”

Lecrae was recently recognized at The Georgia State Capital for all the work that
he’s doing in the community. For more information about Love Beyond Walls visit their official website: https://www.lovebeyondwalls.org/

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It's Time To Use Your Talents

As a Media Producer and Host of multiple Gospel influenced platforms, I was excited to potentially be hosting the Red Carpet for the Stellar Awards event, as it is one of the Biggest nights for gospel music. 

I'm not gonna lie I was actually distraught that they hadn't reached back out to me yet, as it was getting to be closer and closer to the show date. However, like I was saying in BOLD podcast "Light In The Darkness" I'm very resilient and I was gonna make the absolute best of that situation regardless of that outcome with the credentials. 

I was still preparing and making sure I reached out to them directly. Anyways, I feel like I was on their radar, because I did receive the email that they had postponed due to the coronavirus news that's circulating. I actually wasn't expecting them to cancel, but I do understand why they did with it being an event of such a huge magnitude.

As much as I felt a little crushed, I was very encouraged by a lot of the social media posts that I saw young christian influencers make in response to the coronavirus news. I really appreciate them, and I'm also even more inspired now. I'm fired up.

I initially came across Krystal Lee's post on Instagram. She's a radio personality on the gospel station here in Atlanta, Praise 102.5 She also has a brand Girl+God, so she's a CEO. she posted a picture of an article with a headline that said "Coronavirus will bankrupt more people than it kills and that's the real global emergency".

Then she goes on to caption the post "The Media Wants You In A Frenzy, but I want you to get to work". She continued in the post about the gifts and talents that GOD has given us and why they're so important for such a time as this!

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These are the headlines. The media wants you in a frenzy. I want you to get to work. Every single one of you has gifts and talents from God that can produce multiple streams of income. • Last year the government shut down. This year it’s Corona. • It’s time for us to push past the fears, the bs, the “what will people think” and start using our God given gifts to build wealth for the safety and security of our families and future generations! • God created you for a time such as this. Stop watching TV and start praying and creating! 🙏🏽

A post shared by Krystal Lee 🤍 (@iamkrystallee) on Mar 12, 2020 at 10:44am PDT

I love her post and honestly the very thing she's saying is truly what I begin to realize after initially being in reaction mode about the Stellars, and then talking to my mentor/friend Kim.

A lot of the posts by young Christian influencers were uplifting throughout the day. P4CM "Passion For Christ Movement", a spoken word event for creatives that's similar to The InterSession posted a scripture of consolation on it's platform. Psalms 91: 10-11

"No evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home. For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go."

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A post shared by P4CM (@p4cm) on Mar 12, 2020 at 3:19pm PDT

Christian Hip Hop Artist Lecrae shared a very beneficial Infographic on his Instagram page. The post shared specific news about the details of COVID-19. This allowed a lot of people, including myself to have greater clarity about what's going on with this virus.

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Knowledge is power. Be powerful today.

A post shared by lecrae (@lecrae) on Mar 12, 2020 at 10:39am PDT

Another Influencer Pastor Jonathan Richardson shared a pretty powerful LIVE broadcast on his Facebook page how sometimes fear can be disguised as wisdom.

Truthfully in another social media space that I'm in somebody said 2020 has really been agressive so far, and I would have to agree with that. The thing is there is good potential that things will only get worse as the world continues. 

I don't say that to be the bearer of bad news but to be the bearer of light. NOW is the time to build your ark. Now is the time to strengthen your arsenal. Talking about preparation, I was reminded about Noah who was obedient in faith and used the insight GOD gave him when things got shady in his community, kinda like things are right now in the U.S. Genesis 6 says Noah had a good relationship with GOD. 

The chapter says Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord. So as we know the Lord instructed Noah on how to prepare in that season. Noah used his skill and what he had to work with. What special gift or talent has GOD given you that you can use? Be encouraged. Whatever that vehicle is for you, If you haven't already build it. you can build it. So, What are you putting in your ark, what's in your arsenal?

I also thought about another influencer who did some preparing in a time when things weren't looking so good, Joseph! Joseph went from being a Prisoner to a President. He was basically in charge of everything there was to be in charge of. Joseph had spiritual gifts and insight, He had bomb administrative skills. 

So, we could say he had special talents. His talents were so prominent, and he used his talents so well in service to GOD, that Pharaoh asked his officials, “Can we find anyone else like this man so obviously filled with the spirit of God?” That's what your gift making room for you and bringing you before great men looks like, in action.

So prepare and build now! Right Now! Now is definitely the time to walk by faith and not by sight.

If you're scared and feeling any fear about this virus news, redirect your thoughts to GOD's word and pray. 2 Corinthians 10:5 says: "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."

Nothing, not even coronavirus formed against you can prosper. If you are feeling any type of symptoms and fearful about that, go get checked out. It's better to be prepared than sorry.

Prepare yourself by strengthening your immune system. I have green smoothies like almost everyday now. Get into your greens, they help! Protect yourself. Do be precautious since the warning is out.  All the hygiene stuff that you already do, do more of it.

Scripture says theres a time for everything. Lecrae posted a meme the other day that said "but have you prayed about it?" Pray to see what GOD's report is for you concerning the matter. When we cultivate and maintain a good relationship with GOD we're allowing GOD to prepare us. I honestly have been in this process of having a more active, intentional relationship with the Creator. This is after being in natural relationships and not seeing my worth.

I'm so grateful that I'm getting to a place where I'm seeing the gifts GOD has given me and I'm not trying to be anybody else or getting in anybody else's lane.

By insight from the spirit to maintain a relationship with GOD better, more intentionally, I was able to see my worth and my value better and the more my self-worth increased and I stopped settling for whatever isn't in line with GOD's will for me, the better off I'm becoming and I recognize that and I'm grateful for it and it is a process. 

Submit yourself to the voice and will of GOD so that you can be prepared. How do you know the voice of GOD, it's a voice that's always for your greatest good, so far beyond your temporary satisfaction. Get wisdom. Get in the word and get in relationship with the Creator.

Since I've submitted to the processing and preparation Now I'm in a place where I'm learning where my personal strengths are, what I'm good at. I've done Writing, Social Media Content Creation and Curation for so long. I'm really seeing where I can help other people and put that gift to good use. I've launched BOLD Expressions Co. I have guides and webinars. Now that demand is being met. I can help Entrpreneurs, I can help Gospel Artists and brands, because I've been prepared GOD is showing me the gift and the avenue. 

I'm actually offering a 30% off special for the First E-guide. 5 Mandatory Tools To Level Up Your Social Media Marketing and there will be more to come because people will be on Social Media a lot more, since more people are staying home.

I'm not only sharing this information as a shameless plug, I'm sharing it to say that in seeking GOD's will. I see the vacuum that was created, now I'm in demand, now I'm an asset with the gift GOD has prepared in me. 

Will I be going to Vegas for The Stellars this month? No. but will I be taking advantage of some of these discounted airfare rates for some business meetings? Most probably. Tis the season to use your talents and meet great life-changing opportunities!

How is this coronavirus news affecting you? What are your thoughts on it, and more importantly what are you gonna do in this season to prepare? 

Lecrae's "I'll Find You" Featuring Tori Kelly Reaches Platinum Status

Recently Christian Hip Hop Artist Lecrae's Hit "I'll Find You" featuring Tori Kelly reached platinum status. It's no surprise that the inspirational composition is doing well. Congratulations to everyone who was involved with the creation of the song.

Lecrae shared a brief testimony about the success of the single on his instagram page (which is currently only one of three posts on his page).

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First ever #riaaplatinum💿 record!! I never imagined. We did it for everyone hurting and struggling, for our loved ones we lost, and for the kids fighting cancer. Thank you @torikelly and Frank E. Thank you @natalielaurensims Thank you @reachrecords and @columbiarecords and THANK YOU 👊🏽! All the support you’ve given me! Y’all ain’t fans...you’re family. When I say, “Thank you God.” I mean it!

A post shared by lecrae (@lecrae) on Mar 5, 2020 at 10:09am PST

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Todd Dulaney Talks New EP "Back To The Book"

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ATLANTA, Ga. -- Last week at an intimate conference held during Black History Month, Gospel Superstar and Worship Leader Todd Dulaney discussed his new EP "Back To The Book" with attendees. Dulaney talked about the inspiration behind the album, along with other topics related to gospel, entertainment, and the unity of the church.

He discussed his leadership style and shared a message of how "unity produces glory". Dulaney expressed the ultimate goal of getting the church out of their feelings and emotions, and "Back To The Book". That book being the Bible.

Breath Of Life Daily received an exclusive interview opportunity at the event and recorded coverage of a few powerful moments and responses that took place. Check out the video that can only be found on BOLDJournal's Official YouTube channel. 

Todd Dulaney's New EP "Back To The Book" is now available on all retail and digital streaming platforms.

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Hulvey Kicks Off Album Release With Special Guests In Atlanta

ATLANTA, Georgia -- Christian Hip Hop Artist Hulvey is the latest rapper signed to Reach Records, the same Record Label that hosts Andeo Mineo, tedashii, Lecrae and other Christian Hip Hop superstars. This past weekend at Mount Paran Church in Atlanta, Hulvey celebrated the release of his album BRKNHRT. 

The official album release party was high energy and jampacked with hip hop fans of all ages. The event also featured special and surprise guests who performed throughout the evening.Featured performers included Torey D'Shaun, Rockstar JT, and fellow Reach Records phenom, Wande.

Tedashii who was a main headliner rocked the crowd and ministered into Hulvey's future to move forward into career success. A special surprise for the evening was Lecrae who came out at the end, he performed, prayed for Hulvey's successful impact in unison with attendees, and was careful not to take any spotlight off of him during their performance.

The event was hosted by CityTakers a special organization dedicated to transforming cities and lives through the gospel of Christ. The organization presented an opportunity for attendees to give their lives to the lord.

The release party was a very powerful event. Lives were most certainly impacted by all the good vibes and awesome music in the air. 

Hulvey's new album BRKNHRT can be found wherever music is sold. You can find more details about Hulvey here.

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