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DeVon Franklin Pushed Through The ‘Shame’ Of His Divorce To Become New Relationship Expert On ‘Married At First Sight’

Yolanda BaruchMay 29, 2022May 29, 2022

by Yolanda BaruchMay 29, 2022May 29, 20222910

DeVon Franklin is one of the new relationship experts for the Lifetime show Married at First Sight. The word "expert" is definitely suspect. 🧐...

Entrepreneurship

UBR Spotlight: DeVon Franklin On Faith And Business In Hollywood

Alfred Edmond, Jr.April 4, 2012October 10, 2017

by Alfred Edmond, Jr.April 4, 2012October 10, 2017995

This week on The Urban Business Roundtable, UBR contributor Renita D. Young speaks with preacher, author and Sony Pictures executive Devon Franklin, the man behind...

Arts and Culture Lifestyle

Salim & Mara Brock Akil on ‘The Game’ & ‘Sparkle’ Remake

Darralynn HutsonJanuary 9, 2012September 23, 2012

by Darralynn HutsonJanuary 9, 2012September 23, 20121858

On the eve of the season 5 premiere of BET's The Game, producers Salim & Mara Brock Akil speak on their career and upcoming Sparkle...

Arts and Culture Lifestyle

Take A White Person to See ‘My Big Fly Black Wedding’

Alfred Edmond, Jr.May 15, 2011November 14, 2017

by Alfred Edmond, Jr.May 15, 2011November 14, 20171103

I am not satisfied with just black people going out to see Jumping The Broom, which had a great opening weekend last week, delivering more...

Arts and Culture Lifestyle

Bishop T.D. Jakes: From Persistent Faith to Prosperous Brand

Janell HazelwoodMay 6, 2011June 19, 2011

by Janell HazelwoodMay 6, 2011June 19, 20113698

The pastor and entrepreneur has expanded his empire to include award-winning books, music, and films...

Arts and Culture Lifestyle

Bishop T.D. Jakes ‘Jumping the Broom’ Into Film & TV

LaToya M. SmithMay 6, 2011May 12, 2011

by LaToya M. SmithMay 6, 2011May 12, 20111821

Bishop T.D. Jakes speaks on the inspiration for Jumping the Broom and the push for more faith-based in films in Hollywood, as well as his...