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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.’
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.
Merry Christmas Lights!
Enjoy driving around your neighborhood and looking at the houses with beautiful Christmas lights? Grab some hot chocolate and check out this quick video!
December Quarter 2019 Images for Social Media
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“Harriet” Director on the Film’s Themes of Spirituality, Love, and Family
In an interview with Urban Faith, “Harriet” Director Kasi Lemmons shared some insights on how she crafted the storytelling to introduce the “Moses of her people” to audiences in 2019.
Is Kanye West even allowed to talk about Jesus?
Is there a spiritual litmus test that qualifies any of us to tell people what’s happening with our faith?