News & Analysis
Faith-informed reporting and analysis on the news that matters to Black Christian women.
Devotion: You're being processed
In God’s Kingdom, there are some places you can’t step into without being refined, processed, matured, and worked on. Keep this in mind if you feel like you’re stagnant and you desperately want to see increase, elevation, and breakthrough.
Breaking: Reports say Jussie Smollett staged attack
According to local media reports, Chicago police say the alleged attack on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett was staged. The entertainer allegedly concocted the scheme after learning his character was being written off the Fox show “Empire.” Get more details inside.
Say sorry: Steve Harvey Mo’Nique owes Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, and Lee Daniels an apology
Steve Harvey believes love and forgiveness conquers all. And he believes comedian Mo’Nique, who has publicly ‘bashed’ Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, and Lee Daniels, owes the trio an apology. See the tense conversation that got the Internet buzzing.
5 reasons many doubt Jussie Smollet’s story of a racist, homophobic attack by Trump supporters
Black openly gay actor, Jussie Smollett, has supporters and doubters of his story of being the target of a homophobic, racist, and politically-motivated attack by Donald Trump supporters. But those who doubt the voracity of his story are growing in number.
Podcast: Your breakthrough is closer than you think
In today’s podcast, Dianna Hobbs says, your breakthrough isn’t as far away as it may seem. Some good things are right next door … just around the corner. Don’t worry. Your worst situation is about to take a turn for the best!
Devotion: God is setting you up
Things might look pretty awful right now. You feel trapped. But no. You are not stuck. You are just being set up for a wonderful and miraculous display of God’s power. Go forward in faith knowing that the best is yet to come.
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar apologizes for tweets viewed as anti-semitic
Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota has “unequivocally” apologized for tweets suggesting a powerful pro-Israel interest group paid members of Congress to support Israel. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats rebuked her for the tweets.
Rep Christ, sis! Christian ‘Black Panther’ star Letitia Wright says her faith helped her overcome depression
While accepting the "Rising Star" award at the British Academy of Film and Television arts (BAFTA) Awards Sunday, Black Panther star, Letitia Wright, an outspoken and unashamed servant of Christ, shared how her faith helped her win her battle with depression.
Tori Kelly wins two Gospel Grammys, thanks her ‘hero’ producer Kirk Franklin
When former pop singer, Tori Kelly, a Christian, decided to venture into the gospel music genre, she tapped GRAMMY® Award-winning producer and composer, Kirk Franklin. That decision helped her earn two Grammys.
Podcast: You’re about to get up
This valley cannot keep you; this storm cannot destroy you; and these chains must break! You’re about to get up because God has ordained your release. The key to breaking free is placing your faith in the One that is greater than every force that has come against you.
Devotion: Sick and tired of it?
What if you have been relying on God’s word, trusting His promises, and following His precepts, and yet, turmoil and a tremendous amount of trouble is in your life? What do you do when you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired? This devotion tells you!
Blackface scandal doesn’t surprise people of color
A Detroit barber explains how black folks really feel about black face: “It’s just a huge form of disrespect. I’m kind of upset with a lot of people allowing it to be done. It’s acceptable in a lot of circles…”
Christian actress Sherri Shepherd says Liam Neeson’s racist comments should have been ‘kept inside’
Christian actress, Sherri Shepherd, expressed her disapproval of Liam Neeson’s racist rhetoric. She said, “I think that was a story he should have kept inside in his home with his friends...”
Research: Younger generation thinks there is something ‘wrong’ with sharing their faith
If you think the youth of today feel comfortable and confident about witnessing to others about Jesus Christ, you’ll be shocked by new research findings. Why are they reluctant? See why.
What's done in the dark: Ex-wife of pastor accused in child sex case pleads guilty
The former wife of one of three pastors accused of coercing and sharing teenage girls to have sex, often for money, pleaded guilty to lying to investigators. She faces up to 8 years in prison.
We smell a boycott: Gucci pulls ‘blackface sweater’ from stores after complaints
Gucci has apologized after complaints that a wool sweater with an oversized collar designed to cover the face resembled blackface makeup, and said the item had been pulled from its online and physical stores.
Lies you tell: Police refute Cindy McCain's claim that she stopped human trafficking incident
Phoenix Police refuted her false claims that Cindy McCain had witnessed, and put a stop to, an awful human trafficking incident at Sky Harbor International Airport last week.
Grammys: Gospel singer Yolanda Adams among hand-picked performers to tribute Aretha Franklin
The Recording Academy is tapping the finest singers to give the Queen of Soul a sendoff tribute fit for royalty. Gospel singer, Yolanda Adams, is among the vocalists that will honor the late Aretha Franklin…
Christian medical doctors condemn late-term abortion legislation, call it ‘morally bankrupt’
The Christian Medical Association, the nation's largest faith-based association of doctors, has condemned New York's new law allowing abortions up until delivery as "morally bankrupt."