::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

SUMMARY: The only descendants of Pres. James Madison, Father of the U.S. Constitution, are Black. One of them,  Dr. Betty Kearse, a retired pediatrician and geneticist unravels her family history in the book, "The Other Madisons: The Lost History of A President's Black Family."  She talks about life and the expectations that were imposed on her as a Black descendant of Madison, who was married to Dolly Madision and thought to be impotent.  The lineage addressed in this book suggests he was not and had several children with a slave. Kearse recounts the stories of her family history passed down by oral tradition. Dr. Kearse is the narrator and central character in  a memoir that is desribed as "part personal quest, part testimony, part historical correction." This hidden story is also documented in the film  The Other Madisons which opens up the story into the history of African Americnas as a whole is also available in documentary form. 

buzzz worthy. . . November 4, 2014-Los Angeles, CA-Tina Campbell of the famed gospel music duo Mary Mary will be transparent at "An Evening With Tina Campbell," Saturday, November 22, 2014, 7pm, at In is Presence located in Woodland Hills, California. The focus of the evening is to accept, let go and move on where Tina's journey of forgiveness will be revealed. Forgiveness is a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance towards someone who has harmed you. " This event is for anyone who has experienced death, betrayal, infidelity, disappointment or other hurdles in life," states Tina.  This is a first step to let go and jumpstart your road to forgiveness." The event will be nothing you expect and everything you need.  Campbell will introduce new solo music from her upcoming CD, read excerpts from her upcoming book entitled "I Need A Day To Pray," and minister to encourage, enlighten a...