In March 1973, Blue Magic, a Philadelphia based R&B vocal group consisting of Keith Beaton, Theodore Mills, Richard Pratt, Wendell Sawyer and Vernon Sawyer landed their first hit on Billboard's singles chart with “Spell.”
The book “Grace under Fire: Letters of Faith in Times of War,” edited by Andrew Carroll, is a fascinating compilation of letters written by U.S. soldiers, their families and friends from the time of the American Revolution to the War on Terrorism.
Archie Bell was the lead singer for one of the top regional bands in the southwest - Archie Bell and the Drells. In 1968 and 1969 the band released three hit albums: “Tighten Up,” “I Can’t Stop Dancing” and “There’s Gonna Be A Showdown.” These titles were also the names of their hit singles.
In its opening “Pride” seems to be just another sports movie, however as the film progresses it becomes obvious that there is more to the movie. “Pride” serves as a reminder to the black community that their life purpose is just as important as all other ethnic group.
Debuting at No. 5 in the box office, African-American film maker Tyler Perry’s latest installment “Daddy’s Little Girls” is a heartwarming, faith-filled drama.
