News of Bay Area great, Addie M. Thomas' passing immediately set off a flood of heartfelt messages online from the gospel community.  A respected and beloved musician to both Evergreen MBC, and Berkeley Mt. Zion MBC - she also served the Gospel Music Workshop Association - Northern California Chapter, and other local groups and choirs. (November 1, 1944 - January 14, 2012)

AT&T announced today the return of AT&T 28 Days – a Black History Month campaign that aims to motivate consumers to use their voice, share their vision and move into action this February and throughout the year. This year's AT&T 28 Days will feature a seven-city speaker series tour and an inspirational performance from award-winning hip-hop artist, actor, author and activist Common. Learn more about AT&T 28 Days at att.com/28days.

Whether you have a disability or chronic condition that limits your mobility, exercise doesn't have to be out of reach or even painful. In fact, depending on your condition, your health care provider has probably recommended that you increase your physical activity. That may have you wondering, "How am I supposed to move more when I have these limitations?" 

Breakthrough artist James Fortune launches his new imprint, F.I.Y.A. Music World, on Light Records with the release of his new album IDENTITY that hits stores January 17, 2012.