Entertainment
Geno’s Awkward Moment
Geno Smith, former West Virginia quarterback, waited longer than expected last week to hear his name called at the NFL draft. Are black NFL quarterbacks still working to avoid stereotypes?
Can Iyanla Vanzant Fix Your Life?
Iyanla Vanzant’s popular new show is igniting commentary across social media outlets, but can the self-help guru actually fix your life?
Shai Linne’s “Fal$e” Positives
The Christian rapper caused a stir by naming names in his quest to combat heresy. Here’s why that could backfire.
42: A Review
The movie 42 offers a compelling but conventional view of Jackie Robinson’s story.
Scandal: What to Do With Our Power
ABC’s hit TV series Scandal raises the question: how will we manage the opportunities and influence that God has given us?
When The House Folds
The newest political drama from Netflix highlights an ecumenical hazard: building on the wrong foundation.
Django: Black Jesus Unchained
OPINION: Since its cinematic release, Django has been the subject of continual controversy. But its most subversive role – overturning the white savior narrative – has been overlooked.
Illusions: Red Carpets, Outward Beauty, and the Grammys
What happens after the cameras flash and the curtains close? Here’s a deeper look at the meaning of the red carpet during the music industry’s most prestigious award show.
Betty and Coretta: An Untold Story of Friendship and Activism
Lifetime’s original movie highlights their activism and explores the untold story of friendship between the two widows of famous civil rights leaders.
An Open Letter to Lena Dunham
A thirtysomething fan counsels the HBO showrunner on how to make the most of her privileged platform.
The Sisterhood Episode One Recap: Bougie Christian Edition
The first episode of TLC’s new show featuring pastors’ wives was drama-filled. But it also might teach us how well Christians relate to others who don’t speak Christian-ese.
The Real Preachers’ Wives of Atlanta
TLC’s controversial new reality series puts the personal lives of five Atlanta ‘first ladies’ on blast. But can anything good come from turning real-life church drama into soap opera fodder?
My Two and a Half Cents: An Open Letter to Angus T. Jones
Now that a little time has past since the young ‘Two and a Half Men’ star’s condemnation of his CBS show, here’s some advice for living out your faith even when you’re in the cast of a ‘filthy’ sitcom.
Black Conservatives: Beyond the Plantation
Rev. C.L. Bryant’s documentary, ‘Runaway Slave,’ challenges African Americans to reject bondage to liberal politics. But does it ignore the conservative movement’s own plantation practices?
Interrupting the Bloodshed
With a new documentary as their focal point, anti-violence activists are working to reverse the epidemic of senseless youth violence in Chicago.
Two Views of ‘Gangnam Style’
UrbanFaith contributors Helen Lee and Jelani Greenidge on the joys and frustrations of the runaway hit video.
The Genius of ‘Gangnam Style’
What can Christian artists learn from the overnight viral hit? Look deeper than the goofy guest appearances and fan spoofs, and there’s plenty.
Hitting Pause on ‘Gangnam Style’
The YouTube video is a viral sensation, and rapper PSY is raising the profile of Koreans in pop culture. So why does “Gangnam Style” make me feel so uncomfortable?