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April 25th marks National Telephone Day, a tribute to the invention that revolutionized human communication. From the earliest landlines to today’s smartphones, the telephone has undergone remarkable transformations, shaping the way we connect with one another. The Evolution of Telephone Technology 1876: Alexander Graham Bell patents the first practical telephone. 1889: William Gray invents the […]

Get ready for another amazing celebration of faith, family and fellowship! Save the Date: Praise in the Park is coming to Silverlake Church (1865 Cullen Blvd) on Saturday, May 17, 2025! RELATED: Songs We Wanna Hear from Kim Burrell at Praise in the Park 2025 This is a FREE OUTDOOR EVENT featuring some of your favorite […]

The world of fitness has evolved significantly over the years, and with it, so have the faces representing it. While traditional fitness models and celebrities have always been a staple in the industry, black fitness influencers have also risen to prominence in recent years. From the early days of Billy Blanks and his Tae-Bo VHS […]

This is a FREE OUTDOOR EVENT featuring some of your favorite artists of the gospel world, a friendly space for kids, food trucks and so much more. Performing live that day is Houston's own Kim Burrell.

During an interview on TODAY, Bishop T.D. Jakes revealed that the life-threatening medical emergency he suffered last year was a heart attack. “I didn’t really realize what was happening to me onstage until I got to the hospital in an ambulance and fussing that it happened onstage, by the way, because I didn’t want it […]

Still riding high off the success of Gladiator II (his biggest box office hit to date) Denzel Washington is closing out 2024 with a spiritual win – as the veteran actor was recently baptized and became a licensed minister. RELATED: Denzel Washington Says A Role Is Being Written for Him in ‘Black Panther 3’ RELATED: Notable Black Celebs […]

If you’re ready to add a little scare to your holiday joy, keep reading—this list is for you. Don’t forget the popcorn!

During a virtual conversation Sunday (Dec. 1), Bishop T.D. Jakes gave members of The Potter’s House of Dallas an update on his recent health scare. RELATED: Prayers Up: Bishop T.D Jakes Suffers Medical Emergency During Service RELATED: Notable Black Folks We Lost in 2024 The talk comes just one week after Jakes was rushed to an […]

We’re still celebrating the switch to our brand new JOY 106.3! Our blessed listeners joined us November 21st for an exclusive afternoon meet n’ greet luncheon with recording artist Nia Allen! We enjoyed a beautiful, down home catered meal from Soul2Go. Keep scrolling to see the photos from the meet ‘n greet! Who is Nia […]

For active and veteran service members, your favorite restaurants are offering free and discounted food today.

Kirk Franklin stops by Hot 107.9 to speak with Trendsetter Sense on the Chosen Journey. During the conversation, Franklin talks about the rise of Christian Hip-Hop, Reunion Tour, & more. The gospel legend also speaks about his recent collaboration with rapper, GloRilla on her album, ‘GLORIOUS’, “I’m just always, you know, grateful that people wanna […]

The first round of this year's NFL Draft made history. Last night, three black quarterbacks were selected within the first four picks in a league that's been drafting players since 1936.