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Tune-In Alert! Watch Kirk Franklin, Kierra Sheard, Kelontae Gavin & Koryn Hawthorne on The Tamron Hall Show, Wednesday, March 17. Check your local listings for times! AND Tamron Hall, my fave journalist at the moment, will be asking Kirk Franklin about him cursing out his son Kerrion….And Tammy, his wife, has something to say as well….See below…
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Sixteen-time GRAMMY-winning artist, songwriter and producer Kirk Franklin and Sony Music Entertainment today announced the launch of “Good Words with Kirk Franklin,” a new podcast series that welcomes people from every cross section of life who seek inspiration and empowerment. Through intimate conversations exploring faith, redemption, and the realities of today’s world, Franklin invites listeners into shared moments with some of the biggest names across entertainment, beginning with Pharrell Williams. The first episode is available now. See a snippet below!
In a deeply personal and introspective conversation that explores shared common experiences, Franklin provides listeners with fascinating insight as Pharrell discusses his approach to life and his relationship with God. Pharrell explains the lasting impact of Gospel music and the Pentecostal Church on his formative years, and his discovery of “purpose” and how it informs his life. The wide-ranging, candid conversation spans discussion around the COVID-19 pandemic to lighter moments that touch upon Pharrell’s well-known skincare regimen and his new series, Voices of Fire, that recently launched on Netflix.
Throughout the season, Franklin will lead thought-provoking conversations with some of the most impactful thought leaders, artists and activists, including Chance the Rapper, Chris Paul, Glennon Doyle, H.E.R, Kelly Rowland, and more. Together, they engage and explore their thoughts around race, religion, politics, music and self-expression. The conversations will make space for laughter, joy and lighter moments and Franklin will offer original music penned for the series.
Franklin said, “Good Words is a podcast where culture meets faith, and a place where my guest can be real and open like you have never heard before.”
“Good Words with Kirk Franklin” is produced in partnership with Spoke Media. The executive producer is Keisha “TK” Dutes.
Listeners can subscribe to “Good Words with Kirk Franklin” on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. For more information on other Sony podcasts, follow @SonyPodcasts on Twitter and Instagram.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped the King Center’s week-long celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy although it has been modified. The culminating program for the celebration 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service will be held on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday tomorrow per usual; however, the service will be online. Below is the lineup and how you can register to attend virtually.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Bishop TD Jakes, Bishop of The Potter’s House
REMARKS:
Kirk Franklin, Grammy Award-Winning Gospel Artist and Author
Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary General
DR. KING TRIBUTE:
Ndaba Mandela
Tamika Mallory
Yasmin Poole
Ashley Woods
PRESIDERS:
Reverend Natosha Reid Rice
Pastor Sam Collier
Dr. Bernice A. King, The King Center
PERFORMANCES:
Angella Christie, Gospel Saxophonist,
Tammy Taylor, Gospel Recording Artist
Jekalyn Carr, Grammy Nominated Gospel Artist, Actress and Author
Dr. Joyce Finch Johnson, Organist
Dr. Patrice Turner and the Commemorative Choir, Ebenezer Baptist Church
YOUTH PRESENTATION:
Dr. Connie F. Lindsey
CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS:
Moderator– Nona Jones, Head of Faith-Based Partnerships, Facebook
Pastor Jamal Bryant, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church
Pastor Jentezen Franklin, Free Chapel
Rev. Natosha Reid Rice, All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Pastor Sam Collier, Lead Pastor, Hillsong Atlanta
SPECIAL CONCERT FEATURING :
Jekalyn Carr, Grammy Nominated Gospel Artist, Actress and Author
Introduced by Kirk Franklin, 16-Time Grammy Award Winner
(Immediately Following the Service)
In partnership with KidsRights
www.kidsrights.org
The event will be live streamed on multiple platforms, including Facebook, The King Center web page, and other sources, as well as televised locally on Fox 5 Atlanta. To register, click HERE.
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