FORT WAYNE—The Love Church, 1331 E. Berry St., is set to host a week-long Life Action Revival Summit, Dec. 1 to Dec. 8. The focus will be on America’s greatest need—practically living out biblical values and principles our country was founded on—in the form of seminars, music and programs for children and youth. • Two […]
SOCIAL SECURITY On Nov. 11, we honored our nation’s veterans for their service to America. What better time than now to tell you—and for you to help spread the word—about the many benefits and wealth of information Social Security has available for veterans and military personnel. Social Security recognizes those who put their lives on […]
(GIN)–A vote in the U.N. Security Council has denied the Kenyan President and Vice President a year’s postponement of a pending trial for gross crimes against humanity. President Uhuru Kenyatta and VP William Ruto told the Daily Nation they would continue to run the affairs of Kenya despite the pending cases. Those seeking to benefit […]
• Star Financial Bank robbed
• Pedestrian killed on Stellhorn
• Man arrested for dealing marijuana
• Business owner arrested for selling ‘Spice’
• Suspect in purse snatching sought
(GIN)–Former President Nelson Mandela is receiving treatment from 22 doctors round the clock at his suburban Johannesburg home, according to a health update from his ex-wife, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Ms. Madikizela-Mandela told the press that the 95-year-old leader was communicative, gesturing with his face as he is unable to speak due to the many attachments to his throat to clear […]
• Brandon “Bam” Dock
• Arthur Henry Dupree
• Freddie Joe Gaines
• Viola (Hambright) Harrison
• Eric Paschall
(GIN)–A movement for climate justice, building across Africa, was in the house at the global Climate Summit recently held in Warsaw, Poland. Writing in African Green Media, Fidelis Zvomuya of Zimbabwe observed: “As the world gathers for the 19th annual UN Climate Change talks (COP 19), Africa stands at the precipice. In the subcontinent, climate change […]
(GIN)–When Santa Claus comes to town in Amsterdam, it’s not a cluster of elves leaping around the robust figure in red waving at cheering children and adults. The dancing figures are “Black Petes” white Netherlanders in blackface wearing Afro wigs. Servants of St. Nick, they are variously Black Pete playing music or singing; Black Pete […]
FORT WAYNE–The Salvation Army officially began its Annual Red Kettle Campaign and Christmas fundraising season Nov. 15. According to Social Service Director Timothy Smith, “The amount we raise in our kettle campaign directly impacts the number of people we able to serve throughout the year.” The 2013 Kettle Campaign goal is $265,000. “Many employees’ hours […]
By Sheryl Edwards Special to Frost Illustrated Courtesy of American Legion Post 148 As a salute and honor to veterans, American Legion Post 148 held its Sixth Annual Veterans Day Scholarship Program on Nov. 9, which was hosted by Commander Jesse Booker and ALR Director Bennie Edwards. During the program, they recognized and honored veterans […]
Police release video of Walgreens robbers
At approximately 1:40 a.m., Nov. 6, police received a report that two masked men entered the Walgreens store at 10412 Coldwater armed with handguns. The store employees were “man handled” and pushed to the floor before being forced to open the cash drawer.
For the Children dance promo for the Three Rivers Arts Center for Kids
60-second promo of the award winning show with the Dance Collective recently was honored with a Philo T. Farnsworth Award for excellence in children’s programming. The mission of TRACK is to use the power of art and inspiring stories to combat child abuse.
Fort Wayne native Justin Jordan directs/shoots/edits this ArtistDirector production with his wife Charity. The Atlanta-based web series recently won first place at this year’s Hollywood Black Film Festival. Click here to read the full article. Catch Karen’s “Mommy Uncensored” action starting from the very beginning. Eight episodes of raw, diaper-dandied entertainment and parenting gone wrong. […]
Premiere of Tasha DeNae song “Shine”
The song is a testament to overcoming all struggles of life and persevering through any tribulation. Whether it be a lost of a loved one, drug addiction, crime or any other battle that we as a people have to fight, it is essential we strive for our inner lights to SHINE and let LOVE submerge the darkness!
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