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buzzz worthy. . . PASTORS ASKS GOD TO SAVE HIS HOOD IN NEW ANTI-VIOLENCE SONG Los Angeles - Pastor Chuck Singleton has been involved in the civil rights movement since his youth.  He pastors Loveland Church in the Los Angeles area with a congregation of 5000.  For over 40 years Pastor Chuck and Loveland Church have been working to resolve racial disparity and bring hope to those who feel abandoned by society.  Now in an effort to help the masses in a new, fresh and compelling way, Pastor Singleton is creating contemporary and provocative music videos. The first of several is entitled MAN UP .    Pastor Singleton states “ Man UP speaks volumes through lyrics like another momma’s tears, graveside goodbye ... As a minister I've buried too many young hopes and dreams from misguided gangbangers to star high school quarterbacks. Then I've driven up on my own son with an officer’s pistol pointed at his head, while a smarter officer examined a toy pistol dis...

buzzz worthy. . .#blackmusicmonth June is the official month set aside as Black Music Month.  From the bowels of slave ships, to the fields of the Carolinas  to muddy Mississippi River, the music of African Americans has always been a a part of Black life  and has been embraced throughout the world. In consideration of the vast musical contributions of African Americans and  global impact of Black music, there are not enough days in one month to justly celebrate it.  So says veteran entertainment publicist Angelo Ellerbe in an article he penned.  Ellerbe believes we  should spend more time learning about it, as well as supporting and preserving Black music so that its creators receive the economic blessing, credit and honor they deserve. The Slice completely concurs and encourages you to share this insightful article. Celebrating Black Music Month 365 Days By Angelo Ellerbe Many listeners of popular music decry that the music is mis...