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Karen Whitsett Defends Haley Stevens, Says Democrats Demand Obedience
Detroit state Rep. Karen Whitsett, censured by Democrats in 2020, says the party is punishing Haley Stevens for backing Mike Rogers. Here is the record behind her claims.
‘I Am Tired of Burying My People’: Nigerian Pastor Presses U.S. on Attacks Against Christians
Four were killed near the Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo’s church in Nigeria. No group has claimed the attack, renewing debate over whether Christians are being targeted.
At a Detroit Black Church, Democrat Haley Stevens Backs Republican Mike Rogers
Rep. Haley Stevens worshipped alongside Republican Mike Rogers at Perfecting Church in Detroit, then endorsed him over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed after a planned unity service collapsed.
Most Black Protestants Say Abortion Should Be Legal. The Harder Question Is What Pastors Teach.
A Pew survey found 68% of Black Protestants say abortion should be legal in all or most cases. Pastors who teach the sanctity of unborn life face how to lead their congregations without telling members how to vote.
Most EEW Magazine Readers Say They Don’t Celebrate Halloween, Survey Finds
A new EEW Magazine survey of 415 Black women finds most skip Halloween over its occult origins, and those who celebrate draw firm lines.
Christian Blogger Samuel Sey Removed to Canada After ICE Arrest, Wife Says
Christian blogger Samuel Sey, who argued deportation is a Christian duty, is in Canada after an ICE arrest in Ohio. DHS and his supporters describe his status differently.
‘You Think I Care?’: Judah Smith, a Hindu Friend and the Lesson of the Woman at the Well
Churchome pastor Judah Smith’s “You think I care?” reply to a Hindu friend draws backlash. John 4 and Scripture’s teaching on discipleship weigh in.
‘Not Just Pulling a Lever for Blue’: Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell’s Voting Sermon Resurfaces Ahead of Midterms
Atlanta pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell’s call to vote by Kingdom values resurfaces ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms as his book “Contend” tops the best-seller list.
Tyler Perry Fights to Keep Associates’ Texts Private in $77 Million Lawsuit
Tyler Perry asks a Los Angeles court to keep texts with associates confidential in Mario Rodriguez’s $77 million sexual assault suit, which Perry denies.
Nicki Minaj Warns Hochul ‘Will Not Escape God’s Wrath,’ Urges Black and Christian Voters to Back Blakeman
Nicki Minaj called Gov. Kathy Hochul “evil” and urged Black and Christian voters to back Bruce Blakeman. Hochul told the rapper to “get offline.”
Ceasefire Holds in Russian-Occupied Ukrainian City as Food and Medicine Head In
A six-day truce brokered with Melania Trump’s help is holding in Russian-occupied Oleshky, Ukraine, as aid is planned for Friday and evacuation concerns grow.
Israel Election Deadlock: Netanyahu, Eisenkot Short of Majority
Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud finished first in Israel’s Oct. 27 election, but neither his bloc nor Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition is projected to reach a majority, with Arab-led parties on track for a record 19 seats.
Tatyana Ali Pays a Debt of Honor to Her ‘Fresh Prince’ TV Dad, James Avery
More than 30 years after James Avery gave her dolls that looked like her, Tatyana Ali returned the honor on Dancing With the Stars, with Alfonso Ribeiro joining her on the ballroom floor.
Nia Long Memoir ‘The Sound of Purpose’ Set for May 2027
Nia Long’s first memoir, The Sound of Purpose, arrives May 25, 2027, following a year in which the actress received the Hollywood Walk of Fame star her mother once promised her.
Black Women Over 50 Shut Out of TV’s 2026-27 Leading Roles
A Women’s Media Center analysis finds no new scripted series led by a Black woman over 50 this TV season, even as 95% of Black adults tell AARP that seeing these women on screen matters.
From Hillman to Abbott: Debbie Allen and Quinta Brunson Tapped for Critics Choice Honors
The Critics Choice Association will honor Debbie Allen and Quinta Brunson, whose work has shaped how Black families see school, from the second-grade classroom to the college yard.
The Word Sellout and the Price of Black Political Independence
Byron Donalds and John James could make history Nov. 3. Their campaigns show the backlash Black conservatives face from both directions.
Ohio Pastor Reveals Second Wife, Calls Monogamy ‘Unbiblical.’ What Does Scripture Say?
Pastor Lydia Ford introduced her husband’s second wife at LifeWorks Church near Cleveland. Israel Ford cited Exodus 21:10 as Ohio’s bigamy law raises questions.
Black Young Adults Report Increased Church Attendance, With Prayer a Leading Draw
New Barna research finds 41% of Black adults ages 18 to 35 attend church more often than a year ago, and 48% name prayer as a reason they attend.
GMA Sets 2027 Dove Awards Date Early as Christian and Gospel Music Surge
The 58th GMA Dove Awards return to Bridgestone Arena Oct. 5, 2027, after a year in which U.S. Christian and gospel streams rose 18.5%.