Black women have long been underrepresented on television. But things are slowly changing as Black Christian women like Tamron Hall, Jennifer Hudson, and Sherri Shepherd are taking center stage in the notoriously white, secular space of daytime talk shows.

Fans of the late Aretha Franklin were already ecstatic about Jennifer Hudson portraying the Queen of Soul. Now, there’s even more reason to celebrate since Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker, actor Marlon Wayans, Broadway star Audra McDonald, and Oscar-nominee Mary J. Blige have all signed on.

GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B songstress Jennifer Hudson may be a huge mainstream star these days, but that doesn’t mean she has forgotten her gospel roots. The former “The Voice” judge fanned out over veteran gospel singer, Kim McFarland—well known by avid gospel fans.