By UrbanFaith Staff
September 2, 2010
Podcast: Black Churches & Single Women
According to relationship expert Deborrah Cooper, the Black church is hurting single women. Here's what our panel thinks. (An UrbanFaith podcast with Chanel Graham, Chandra White-Cummings, and Nicole Symmonds.)
FEATURED STORIES
My Sunday with Mase
I was one of those people who couldn't quite believe that rapper Mason Betha (a.k.a. Murda Ma$e) might be a serious Christian minister. Then I visited his church.
Glenn Beck and the American God
At his massive rally in Washington, the conservative activist called his audience to restore America's honor and "turn back to God." But it wasn't completely clear which god he was talking about.
Who Gets to Say It?
The Dr. Laura Schlessinger N-word flap once again highlights the Black community's uneasy relationship with a depised word, and the double standard many Whites believe we promote.
Winning Back Generation Y
Recent surveys suggest Millennials are frustrated with today's churches. As a twenty-something myself, I can understand why. But with a little more creativity and vision, we can show today's young adults that the church still has something to offer them.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
My Sunday with Mase
I was one of those people who couldn’t quite believe that rapper Mason Betha (a.k.a. Murda Ma$e) might be a serious Christian minister. Then I visited his church.
Deliver Us from Hip-Hop
Thomas Chatterton Williams' Losing My Cool exposes the dangers of hip-hop culture and celebrates the power of education over ignorance.
LaTonya Blige: It's (Still) Coming
We're chatting with rising gospel singer -- and older sister of Mary J. -- LaTonya Blige about her forthcoming album and trends she sees in gospel music.Justice for All
What is Justice if You Are a Juvenile?
Half a million children enter the juvenile justice system each year. The majority are confined for nonviolent offenses. Some leave better. Far too many leave worse. Some don't make it out at all. How is your church supporting its youth?
CHURCH & MINISTRY
This American Tithe
What is tithing? Journalist Douglas LeBlanc traveled across the country to speak to people about the spiritual discipline of financial giving.
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Winning Back Generation Y
Many Millennials are frustrated with today’s churches. But we can show today’s young adults that the church still has something to offer.
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URBAN VOICES
Are Black Churches Hurting Single Women?
Writer Deborrah Cooper argues that the Black church is a major reason why Black women fail to find good men. Is she on to something? MORE
Who Gets to Say It?
The Laura Schlessinger N-word flap highlights the Black community's uneasy relationship with a depised word, and the double standard many Whites believe we promote. MORE
LIFE & CULTURE
When Good Husbands Cheat
Nicole Cleveland always thought her marriage would be over if her husband cheated. But then it happened.MORE
Our Summertime Blues
As unemployment grows, partisanship deepens, and war lingers on, things certainly don't look as hopeful as they did when Barack Obama took office. But there's still hope. MORE