June 8, 2026

Richmond Times-Dispatch

A HUGE MUST READ: Washington DC area author Lisa Dove Washington’s The Power Of Shut Up reminding readers to be slow to speak

A HUGE MUST READ: Washington DC area author Lisa Dove Washington’s The Power Of Shut Up reminding readers to be slow to speak

Andre Johnson September 19, 2020
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed...
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NEW BOOK: Washington DC writer Takia Chase-Smith’s following in her mother’s massive footsteps as an international bestselling author

NEW BOOK: Washington DC writer Takia Chase-Smith’s following in her mother’s massive footsteps as an international bestselling author

Andre Johnson September 12, 2020
She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness; Her...
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Virginia author Frances Bailey on her inspiring new book: ‘Whatever you are facing isn’t greater than God’s purpose for your life’

Virginia author Frances Bailey on her inspiring new book: ‘Whatever you are facing isn’t greater than God’s purpose for your life’

Andre Johnson August 26, 2020
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can...
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Baltimore author France Neptune’s spiritually-empowering books are nothing short of remarkable

Baltimore author France Neptune’s spiritually-empowering books are nothing short of remarkable

Andre Johnson June 30, 2020
Well, whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do it all for God’s glory. (1 Corinthians...
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Mississippi entrepreneur Taneshia Griffin’s hand-crafted candle business venture is steadily attracting a global presence

Mississippi entrepreneur Taneshia Griffin’s hand-crafted candle business venture is steadily attracting a global presence

Andre Johnson June 27, 2020
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem...
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SALUTE TO GRADUATE TRIBUTES: Virginia high school senior Sequoia Quinn graduates June 20, heads to North Carolina A&T University this fall

SALUTE TO GRADUATE TRIBUTES: Virginia high school senior Sequoia Quinn graduates June 20, heads to North Carolina A&T University this fall

Andre Johnson June 17, 2020
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13 KJV) HBC–UNBELIEVABLE FINISH  Father’s Day...
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Washington, D.C. author Keisha Lonon on her empowering new book: ‘I knew I wanted a larger platform to make a difference’

Washington, D.C. author Keisha Lonon on her empowering new book: ‘I knew I wanted a larger platform to make a difference’

Andre Johnson June 15, 2020
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed...
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Is accomplished West Virginia entrepreneur Debbie Curley the credit restoration industry’s best kept secret?

Is accomplished West Virginia entrepreneur Debbie Curley the credit restoration industry’s best kept secret?

Andre Johnson June 13, 2020
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, Who gives generously to all without finding...
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Virginia businesswoman Kimberly McLemore’s WSBI greatly enabling women to become a better version of themselves

Virginia businesswoman Kimberly McLemore’s WSBI greatly enabling women to become a better version of themselves

Andre Johnson May 23, 2020
She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard; She sets...
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Maryland businesswoman Dr. Jennifer Jones Bryant on her progressive organization: ‘I wanted to pursue a career in public service’

Maryland businesswoman Dr. Jennifer Jones Bryant on her progressive organization: ‘I wanted to pursue a career in public service’

Andre Johnson May 20, 2020
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with...
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