Entertainment
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
David E. Talbert, Director of Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, has written and directed a delightful musical with more black and brown faces than you typically see in a movie of its type.
Is Kanye West’s “Donda” a Gospel Album?
Kanye West’s “Donda” is now one of the highest-grossing albums of all time in the Gospel/Christian category, but many believers are still asking: is Kanye West’s “Donda” album a Gospel album?
Gospel Throwback: Commissioned, “Victory”
Part one of the Gospel Throwback, a three-part series examining the emergence of contemporary gospel music.
The Compassion of CeCe Winans
CeCe Winans released a new album in March called “Believe For It,” and she debuted songs at her first live, virtual special called “An Evening of Thanksgiving,” which aired in February
Overcomer: An Interview with Tamela Mann
UrbanFaith contributor sat down with Tamela Mann to discuss her most recent album, her career, and how her faith has led her to be an overcomer through every trial she has faced.
He Saw That It Was Good: An Interview with Sho Baraka
How can we hear and follow God in the midst of our fractured reality in ways that are faithful and life-giving? UrbanFaith sat down with the artist, activist, and creative Sho Baraka to talk about his new book He Saw That It Was Good, which helps us think through some of the most pressing questions in our world.
RESPECT: An Interview with Jennifer Hudson
RESPECT tells the story of Aretha Franklin’s journey of faith and finding her voice. UrbanFaith sat down with Jennifer Hudson, the star of the film who portrays Ms. Franklin to discuss the themes of faith, Gospel, and how to find our voices from the film.
All Along You Were Blooming: Thoughts for Boundless Living
In her book, “All Along You Were Blooming: Thoughts For Boundless Living,” Morgan Harper Nichols not only expresses herself beautifully in both word and visual art, she offers a poetic balm to every person familiar with the sting of suffering.
Why You Should Stop Posting Meme Photos on Facebook
Those photos with the snarky political and spiritual captions are doing more harm than good. If you value honest dialogue, resist the urge.
Kirk Franklin: On supporting COVID aid, fighting racial injustice, boycotting TBN
The gospel artist said he continues to be ‘very vocal about the lack of the church’s voice in social issues.’
How Eddie Cotton Jr. and Jarekus Singleton found the blues
Growing up playing music in the Church of God in Christ isn’t the only thing Eddie Cotton Jr. and Jarekus Singleton, both well-known in the U.S. blues scene and abroad, have in common — but it might be the most significant.
5 faith moments in Beyoncé’s ‘Black Is King’
Spirituality plays a huge role in Beyoncé’s visual album “Black Is King,” which draws imagery from Christianity and traditional African religions.
‘Greenleaf’ star Deborah Joy Winans says her TV family reflects real life
The final season features the aftermath of Charity Greenleaf helping a church conglomerate take over the fictional Calvary Fellowship World Ministries.
The hero of the film ‘Just Mercy’ could be you
The biopic about the work of Bryan Stevenson isn’t about a man, but a social justice movement that any one of us can join.
Talking African Literature With Chigozie Obioma
Chigozie Obioma is a 33-year-old Christian, Nigerian novelist and writer who has earned global recognition.
‘Well-Read Black Girl’ centers African American women writers
Author Glory Edim made a T-shirt that birthed a nationwide book club, a literary festival in Brooklyn and a sisterhood among women of color across the world.
Behind Her Faith
“Behind Her Faith” is a new docuseries from Paula Bryant-Ellis featuring Essence Atkins, Aisha Hinds, Niecy Nash, and The Shade Room Founder Angelica Nwandu. The celebrities share their stories of disappointment, triumph, and faith with honesty and raw emotion.
Kirk Franklin: ‘Kumbaya moments’ are not enough for better race relations
Franklin said on TBN that ‘black and brown people in America are looking for the church to be a safe haven, but at times it isn’t always answering to that call.’