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Faith-informed reporting and analysis on the news that matters to Black Christian women.
Racist yearbook photo that could sink Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s career went unnoticed by busy med students
The racist yearbook photo that could sink Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s career may have been mistakenly placed on his profile page — but even if it were put there intentionally, it’s unlikely that many students would have noticed…
Touching and Inspirational: Act of Kindness Results in 50 Year Friendship [VIDEO]
Meet Radio. He’s a bit of a legend in the small town of Anderson, South Carolina. At 72 years old he’s still in the 11th grade, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. Watch his inspiring story!
CeCe Winans hosts new documentary showing how secular music genres started in Gospel
A new radio documentary that explores the history of Black gospel music and illustrates its significant influence on the formation of rock and soul music will be broadcast by US public radio stations in February during Black History Month.
Devotion: God is increasing your wisdom
You’re about to go places you have never been; have what you’ve never had before; and do what man says is impossible. God is shining His light upon your face and giving you more wisdom!
Podcast: It’s a timing issue
Satan wants you to think God hasn’t heard you and that He won’t move because you’ve been waiting a long time. There is a set time for your release, and when God is ready, nothing and no one can stop His hand of blessing!
Some disappointed fans say they won't tune into Season 4 of ‘The Book of John Gray’ on OWN
Some are asking how can Pastor John Gray and Aventer Gray give spiritual advice on their OWN reality TV show, The Book of John Gray, when their own life—no pun intended—is a mess?
VIDEO: Tennis champ Serena Williams encourages women to seize opportunity
“If I waited to be invited in, I would have never stood out,” says Serena Williams, encouraging women to be proactive and assertive in a newly unveiled ad. She’s empowering ladies to step up!
Devotion + Prayer Requests: God already blocked it
There is no need to worry about the enemy’s sneak attack. He’ll try to catch you off guard and ambush you. But you’ve got a Rear Guard, the Lord of Hosts, blocking the enemy’s weapons!
Podcast: When it seems too late
God is going to show up. It’s never too late for Him to work! He’s going get glory out of this. He is allowing this season to teach you that is neither too hard nor too late for Him to work in your favor.
Adrienne Houghton, who wed Israel Houghton after his cheating wrecked his marriage, calls adulterers ‘cowardly’
Adrienne Houghton, who wed Israel Houghton—the worship leader that divorced his wife of 20 years because of his own infidelity—calls men who cheat on their wives “cowardly.”
The History of Black History Month: All you need to know
Black History Month is considered one of the nation’s oldest organized history celebrations, and has been recognized by U.S. presidents for decades through proclamations and celebrations.
Christian New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker first announced 2020 bid at his home church
Cory Booker, who has been called “the most overtly Christian Democratic presidential candidate since Jesse Jackson and perhaps even Jimmy Carter,” announced his plans to run for president at his home church.
Gospel songwriter Fred Hammond sends prayers for ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett following brutal attack
Gospel singer-songwriter Fred Hammond may not agree with “Empire” star Jussie Smollett’s gay lifestyle, but he isn’t willing to sit back and let hate prevail. “Prayers go up for Jussie Smollett,” he said.
Good Deeds: Ministry leader and philanthropist Dianna Hobbs keeping homeless warm during polar vortex
Dianna Hobbs’ “Do Good On Purpose” campaign, which she launched in 2018, through Empowering Everyday Women Ministries, continues to provide the much-needed gift of warmth to those without shelter.
Police: No footage yet of alleged attack on 'Empire' actor
Chicago police say they've reviewed hundreds of hours of footage from downtown surveillance cameras but haven't found footage yet of the alleged attack on "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett.
Love Her! Naomi Osaka on why winning the Australian Open felt 'really special' [VIDEO]
She’s soft-spoken off the court, but a dominant contender on the court. Two-time Grand Slam champion and Australian Open winner Naomi Osaka has now had two of what she calls the "happiest moments" of her life.
Devotion: You won’t die in the storm
Everywhere you look, all you may see is wreckage. Your life may be in ruins, but you will not be ruined. God will bring you safely to the shore. You will not be swallowed up and drowned by this storm!
Podcast: Nothing can hold you back!
In today’s inspiration, Dianna Hobbs says, your history, your limitations, and every negative thing working against you, has NO power to hold you back from getting all God has for you.
Heartbreaking: Tisha Campbell-Martin finally breaks silence about abuse in her marriage
50-year-old Tisha Campbell-Martin has a mega-watt smile. But according to her, for years, that smile was hiding an ugly reality: her husband was being physically and emotionally abusive.
Predators Posing as Pastors: A second of three Ohio pastors pleads guilty to sex trafficking of teen girls
Every man of the cloth is not a man of God. A second of three Ohio ministers accused of enticing teen girls to have sex with them pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges that include child sex trafficking.