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May 22, 2024

Why Black Gospel Music Is on the Decline in African American Churches

The rise of megachurches, contemporary Gospel and modernized worship could mean singing hymns could soon disappear. The post Why Black Gospel Music Is on the Decline […]
May 22, 2024

‘Queering the Black Church’ Author Says Spirit of God Told Him to Come Out to Church

The Rev. Brandon Thomas Crowley says God encouraged him to come out as gay to the congregation he was leading as pastor. The post ‘Queering the […]
May 8, 2024

Hundreds of Black Pastors Throw Support Behind ‘Anti-LGBTQ’ Southern Baptist Houston Democrat

Black pastors are backing Rep. Shawn Nicole Thierry because of her faith-rooted, blue-yet-traditional-leaning voting record on LGBTQ issues. The post Hundreds of Black Pastors Throw Support […]
April 17, 2024

Money Woes Prompt Some Black Voters to Reconsider Support for Biden

According to a January poll, 75% of Black voters said they would vote for Biden this year. In 2020, he won 92% of Black voters. The […]
April 3, 2024

Chinese Family Donates $5M to Black Students to Honor Couple That Gave Them a Start

The Dong Family credits Black couple Emma and Gus Thompsons with helping them get a toehold in American society. The post Chinese Family Donates $ 5M […]
March 22, 2024

First Black Lead Pastor of Historically White Megachurch Makes Case for Reparations, Social Justice

Mike Kelsey, the first Black lead pastor at McLean Bible Church, encouraged Christians to embrace reparations and social justice as biblical. The post First Black Lead […]
February 26, 2024

Being ‘Woke’ Is Not a Sin — UK’s First Black Woman Bishop Blasts Politicians Who Misuse Term

Rose Hudson-Wilkin, the Church of England’s first Black woman bishop, has rebuked politicians who use the term “woke” in a derogatory manner. The post Being ‘Woke’ […]
February 23, 2024

CROWN Act Will Fall Like Affirmative Action, Official Says Amid Ruling Against Black Student

Darryl George lost his case against a Texas school, with an official comparing the CROWN Act to the court ruling on affirmative action. The post CROWN […]
February 19, 2024

‘Tarry Awhile’ — the Black Spiritual Tradition of Waiting Expectantly and the Season of Lent

“To tarry” is to linger in anticipation — be that of a person or an occurrence. In a Christian context, it is about waiting on God, […]