News & Analysis
Faith-informed reporting and analysis on the news that matters to Black Christian women.
Kenya Hobbs Came to Moderate. He Left With a DEIA Legacy Award.
Buffalo community advocate Kenya Hobbs was surprised with the 2026 DEIA Legacy Award from the Buffalo Niagara Human Resource Association after three decades of service.
Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas Indicted on Federal Charges Tied to Family Marijuana Business
Virginia Senate leader L. Louise Lucas, 82, surrendered Thursday on federal racketeering and money laundering charges tied to her family’s marijuana business.
Gospel Legends Bet on Ownership in Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Deals
Marvin Sapp and Hezekiah Walker keep ownership of their music in new Roc Nation distribution deals, as some Gospel fans question ties to Jay-Z’s company.
Russia Strikes Kyiv Hours After Agreeing to Peace Talks as Zelenskyy Backs Front-Line Freeze
Russian missiles hit Kyiv hours after Putin agreed to resume talks, as Zelenskyy backs a ceasefire freezing the war along current front lines.
Talarico voted against protecting parents who refuse to affirm a child’s gender identity
James Talarico voted in 2025 against a Texas law protecting parents who refuse to affirm a child’s gender identity. See his full record since 2019.
Gospel Singer Toluwanisings Dies at 41 After Aide Says Ibadan Hospitals Turned Him Away
Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings died after collapsing in Ibadan. His aide says up to eight hospitals turned him away. UCH says it has no record of him.
Bishop George Bloomer Wins $62.2 Million Verdict Against Word Network Owner Kevin Adell in Racial Discrimination Case
A federal jury awarded Bishop George Bloomer $62.2 million, finding he faced racial discrimination, harassment and retaliation at Kevin Adell’s Word Network.
In Nottingham, Harry and Meghan Turn the Cameras Toward the Causes
On their first joint UK outing since moving back, Harry and Meghan visited three Nottingham charities they have backed for years, as security and the royal rift remain open.
JD Vance Thought Faith Was for Fools. The Black Church Knew Better.
JD Vance once believed only dumb people were religious. His new book, Communion, exposes a cultural blind spot the Black church has challenged for centuries.
Poll: 8 in 10 Voters Want Change, Putting Republicans in Historically Risky Midterm Territory
Trump's approval among voters stands at 36%, a level where the president's party has historically lost dozens of House seats.
GloRilla Has Another Gospel Hit. Where Does She Fit in the Genre?
Raised in church and celebrated in hip-hop, GloRilla lands a second gospel No. 1 with Kirk Franklin as questions about faith and recognition follow her.
Trump Is President. At Some Point, We Have to Move On.
An opinion column on accepting the 2024 election result while holding leaders accountable, organizing for the midterms and serving our communities.
BET’s Video Pivot Removes Decades of Black Journalism From Its Website
BET removed decades of written reporting from its website during a video-focused redesign. An Internet Archive project preserves many of the articles.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico return to White House after judge blocks Trump ban
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico regained White House access after a federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s ban and questioned how their passes were revoked.
Converse apologizes, pulls sneaker ad, after critics cite KKK and lynching imagery
Converse apologized and removed a sneaker ad featuring aespa’s Karina after critics said its imagery evoked a Klan hood and a lynching.
Mississippi grand jury declines charges in death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells
A Mississippi grand jury declined to bring criminal charges in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, whose cause and manner of death remain undetermined.
Frederick Douglass: The Editor Who Taught Me to Stay
EEW founder Dianna Hobbs reflects on Frederick Douglass, The North Star, and 19 years of building independent Black Christian media against the odds.
Donnie McClurkin Prepares Final Album Months After Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Donnie McClurkin is preparing to release his final recorded album, FINALLY, months after a former assistant accused him of years of sexual abuse, allegations he denies.
US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
Americans marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with memorial ceremonies, moments of silence and tributes honoring nearly 3,000 victims.
A Year After His Death, Charlie Kirk's Movement Is Bigger Than Ever
One year after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, his widow, Erika Kirk, leads Turning Point USA and reports significant growth.