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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.
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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?
Almost 60, Donnie McClurkin says ‘I’m at a time now I sing when I want to’
Gospel artist Donnie McClurkin shares how Oprah Winfrey boosted his career, the status of his relationship with gospel artist Nicole C. Mullen and how retirement is a ways off.
Singing and Praying Justice
Worship leaders can promote justice or social indifference by the signals they send each week. Here’s how to help worshipers capture a multidimensional view of God.
‘The Best of Enemies’: What Happens When a Klansman and an Activist Talk it Out?
The Best of Enemies is a film that arouses a range of emotions but leaves the audience feeling hopeful. It’s a story of expected and unexpected courage, civility and camaraderie in the plight to desegregate Durham Public Schools in 1971.
Where Faith and the NBA Intersect
In a nation where pro sports are the most socially acceptable form of religion, what happens when a pastor’s other job is shepherding NBA fans over the Internet? An interview with Portland Trail Blazers beat journalist David Deckard.