As a captivating speaker, President Barack H. Obama has often been compared to Martin Luther King, Jr. He accepted the democratic nomination for president precisely 45 years to the date of King's "I Have A Dream" speech. His words are not only significant socially and historically, but also come with a high price tag. Recognizing this fact, an auctioneer from New Jersey has placed the value of Obama's 2008 acceptance speech, which is 54 pages long and kept in a black binder, at over 1 million dollars. Today, that speech will be auctioned as the grand prize at the 70 anniversary auction for the Jackie Robinson Foundation. Bidding starts at $100,000.
By Mona Austin One of the most eligible bacherlors in Christianity has tied the knot - Marvin Winans remarries After being single for almost 30 years, legendary gospel singer and Bishop Marvin L. Winans, Sr. has wed his long time girlfriend Deneen R. Carter. Carter is a 57-year-old physical therapist and minister at Perfecting Church in Detroit, founded by Winans. Little is known about the bride publicly. The gospel legend introduced the now Mrs. Winans as his fiance to the congregants of Perfecting in October of 2021. The couple had been in a relationship for 15 years. Pastor Winans was previously married to fellow gospel singer Vicki Winans (with whom he has two sons) for 16 years before they divorced in 1995. Held at the Colony Club in Detroit, MI, on April 22, the wedding was officiated by fellow COGIC Bishop Darrell Hines. "Let their lives be full of joy as they live according to your word," he prayed. If we are judging by floral count, this could be one of th...