Kwanzaa, a weeklong cultural celebration honoring African American culture and African heritage, begun Monday, December 26th and ends Sunday, January 1. Kwanzaa is based on year-end harvest festivals that occurred in Africa. The name “Kwanzaa” is derived from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza,” which translates to “first fruits of the harvest.” Kwanzaa honors the…… MORE
12 Iconic Christmas Cartoons Your Kids Should See During The Holidays
As newer generations come up, it’s important to link the old with the new, and the holidays are the perfect time to ensure the children in your family have seen these holiday classics. Frosty the Snowman (1969) Rudolph, The Rednosed Reindeer (1964) Santa Claus Is Coming to Town (1970) The Smurfs Christmas Special The Little…… MORE
Where To Find Your Favorite Specials
Many people are looking for classic Christmas films this week. Snuggling up with a cup of hot cocoa while watching a holiday movie is a cozy way to pass the time, and streaming services have made it easy to watch your favorite Christmas movies. ‘The Grinch’ is available on Peacock, HBO Max, and FXNow. Disney+…… MORE
“I Know it’s Wintertime and People are Trying to Stay Warm,”
A family in Mobile, Al warns others to keep safe during the cold as they mourn the loss of a relative through a possible electric fire “It takes a lot out of you to see a person, a caring and loving person, leave that way. The fire was just scary, ” mentions one family member…… MORE
Inflation Has Reached the North Pole as a Santa Shortage Looms
Read the story at this website ↓ ↓ ↓ https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2022/12/13/1141589492/inflation-has-reached-the-north-pole-as-a-santa-shortage-looms… MORE
The Magical Christmas Toy Drive!
It’s that time of year again! Gospel 900 WGOK has teamed up with WKRG News 5 & The Gulf Coast CW once again for the Magical Christmas Toy Drive! This is your chance to make sure every Gulf Coast child has something under the tree for Christmas! CLICK HERE FOR DROP OFF LOCATIONS The Magical…… MORE
Alabama Buildings in Mobile, Montgomery to Light Up on Veterans Day in Honor of Purple Heart Award
Six buildings in two Alabama cities will light up on Friday night as part of a national effort to recognize the 240th anniversary of the inception of the Purple Heart Award, America’s oldest military award. The buildings will be illuminated in purple or alternatively in red, white and blue as a show of national unity…… MORE
Cracker Barrel Launches Thanksgiving Meal Pre-Orders
Cracker Barrel is aiming to make your Thanksgiving meal as easy as possible. The chain is now taking pre-orders for its Heat n’ Serve holiday meals and homestyle holiday pies. Senior Vice President Jennifer Tate explained, “At Cracker Barrel, we understand how important the holidays are for our guests and how much time families spend…… MORE
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS TO THE TEMPTATIONS & THE FOUR TOPS!
DON’T MISS THE TEMPTATIONS & THE FOUR TOPS AT THE MOBILE CIVIC CENTER JANUARY 19TH 2023 AT 7:30PM. ENTER TO WIN BELOW! GOOD LUCK!… MORE
Remembering Mable John
Motown’s 1st Female Solo Artist passed away at 91. Mable John died at her L.A. home Thursday, according to her nephew, Kevin John, who spoke to The Detroit News. The cause of death wasn’t disclosed. Mable John was signed to the label, then known as Tamla Records, in 1958. She was the first woman under the…… MORE