Entertainment
First Black ‘Bachelor’? Please, No
A social media campaign is afoot to cast Lamar Hurd as the first Black man on ABC’s reality series ‘The Bachelor.’ This columnist says, “Be careful what you wish for, Lamar.”
Key and Peele, and Trayvon
What do two sketch comedians from Comedy Central have to do with the Trayvon Martin shooting? Both connect directly to the modern Black male experience. And as Christians, we should seek to understand why.
Into the Wild ‘Blue’ Yonder
The film version of Donald Miller’s bestselling ‘Blue Like Jazz’ is a refreshingly honest look at how God can use unexpected sources to draw us back to him.
Can Mary Mary Save Reality TV?
Erica and Tina Campbell’s new show is worth checking out. But can the gospel-singing sisters survive in a genre that thrives on amped-up drama and dysfunction?
‘October Baby’ Celebrates Choice of Life
The brothers behind the surprise hit film ‘October Baby’ set out to tell an inspiring, pro-life story while avoiding the political rancor. Our Chandra White-Cummings believes they succeeded.
A Note of Grace in Sugarhill Gang′s Sad, Angry Film
There is a surprising grace note in an angry new documentary about the pioneering hip-hop group, The Sugarhill Gang.
Taking Stock of the Trayvon Martin Case
Now that the road to justice has been cleared, perhaps it’s time to calm down and consider how we got here.
KONY 2012’s Fame Problem
In their effort to make Josephy Kony ‘famous,’ the KONY 2012 filmmakers taught us something about the savage nature of fame.
SBC and Moody Step Up Diversity Efforts
The Southern Baptist Convention and Moody Pulblishers step up their racial and ethnic diversity efforts.
Limbaugh, Breitbart, and Incivility
Is civil discourse an endangered art in the age of Limbaugh and Breitbart?
Faith Motivates ‘Undefeated’ Coach
Volunteer football coach Bill Courtney is featured in the Oscar-winning documentary ‘Undefeated.’ UrbanFaith talked to Courtney about the award, his team, and what motivated him to serve his players.
Are We Destroying Black Hollywood?
Oscar nominee Viola Davis spent more time defending her portrayal of a maid in ‘The Help’ than celebrating her Best Actress nomination. Will the Black community ever allow its dramatic actors to be more than just ‘a credit to the race.’
Rihanna and Chris Brown’s Toxic Attraction
Why RiRi and Chris Breezy’s shocking reunion is, sadly, not that shocking.
The Miseducation of Whitney Houston
Bad theology kept her in an unhealthy marriage, but good theology got her out.
Where All the Christian Emcees At?
Theory Hazit tells us the inspiration behind his new album, why he’s tired of being called a ‘Christian’ rapper, and why emcees are being left out of the Gospel scene.
Saying Goodbye to Whitney Houston
What reporting on location at Whitney Houston’s semi-private, gospel-filled funeral has to teach us about spiritual battles, grace, and celebrity.
Whitney’s Homegoing Gives God the Glory
Family, friends, and a virtual audience of millions paid their final respects to Whitney Houston during a funeral service that pointed clearly toward heaven.
What Whitney Gave Women Like Me
Whitney Houston, the woman whom I most admired growing up, is gone too soon. But I’m grateful for the lessons we can take from her life and music.