Monica Gary discusses domestic violence charge against her, stemming from argument with her husband
“I apologized to them.” Former stripper turned pastor turned politician Monica Gary returns to The Good Word series this week for an exclusive interview with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis, discussing a domestic violence charge against her, stemming from an argument she had with her husband two weeks ago. Gary says one of her children called police. She says she apologized to her children and says there was no physical violence. Gary says she is now in therapy and raising awareness about mental health, unresolved trauma and transparency and vulnerability in politics. Gary is planning to run for Senate in 2027. She currently sits on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors. She is married with 7 children. Her husband was present off camera during our interview. The full episode goes on demand this Sunday on Fox Local. New episodes Sundays at 10am!
The Good Word: Edwina Findley
Actress and Author Edwina Findley joins us on The Good Word series this week! Edwina is a Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts graduate and got her start on BET's Teen Summit and The Wire before going on to act in hit shows including The Residence based in Washington, DC, Fear of The Walking Dead and movies. She most recently wrote her newest book THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR YOU! She discussed the book with Oprah and shares with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis how her faith fueled and manifested her dreams. Edwina will receive the President’s Award at the 24th Annual Power of A Dream Gala at the Duke Ellington School of The Performing Arts. She will receive the award for her creative excellence and faith-driven mission to inspire purpose and personal growth worldwide.
'Trailer Park CEO' joins The Good Word: Author Dawn Casedessus on breaking barriers, overcoming adversity
Dawn Casedessus, author of Trailer Park CEO is joining us on The Good Word series! Dawn shares the cornerstones of how she transitioned from a life of poverty to the "C-Suite."
The Good Word | Nate Brown and Donald Lawrence
President and CEO of "How Sweet The Sound" Nate Brown joins us alongside Grammy Award winning gospel producer, writer, host and singer Donald Lawrence.
The Good Word | Leslie Johnson
Prince George’s County’s former First Lady and council member Leslie Johnson joins us this week on The Good Word series! Leslie served time in the same federal prison as Martha Stewart. Now she’s using that experience and her faith to help formerly incarcerated people matriculating back into society. She says it’s her “assignment” and she’s “determined to help as many people as she can,” says Johnson in an interview with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis. Johnson is now director of re-entry services and community partnerships in Prince George’s County.
The Good Word: DC Chief Toxicologist Dr. Samantha Tolliver plans to prosper
Get inspired and uplifted alongside D.C.’s Chief Toxicologist Dr. Samantha Tolliver at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.