Every year, the Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented minority students to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. The program provides scholars with personal and professional development through our leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college career Administered by the United Negro […]
A new study has revealed that megachurches in America with congregations larger than 2,000 people are not only growing, but also satisfying the spiritual needs of their members. “The megachurches movement is one of the leading indicators of how American Christians exercise their faith these days, so therefore they should be understood,” said James Wellman, […]
Young people leaving institutionalized religion may not be turning towards nihlism as some fear. Instead they are seeking and finding spirituality and meaning in the music and message of hip-hop and rap. Monica Miller’s recent piece on The Huffington Post highlights the power of hip-hop in the spiritual lives of young people. She calls special […]
Dreaming big has paid off for Jonathan Butler. He has lived to witness a rebirth of his native South Africa transcend into a place of evolving democracy. In fact, Jonathan credits his years in South Africa for his deep appreciation for life and freedom. It has made him a better person. Butler’s musical gifts have […]
Spike Lee is the most prolific black filmmaker of his generation. No filmmaker has made more films, and polarized viewers as much for his artistry and his politics as has Lee. Tyler Perry arguably has more mainstream success, but Lee has earned more respect over time. From his 1986 debut “She’s Gotta Have It” to […]
Once a shipment of food arriving Friday runs out, Church Street Ministries in Berea will be empty, Minister Frannie Millward says. The local ministry is no stranger to the effects of the current economic situation, its donations from churches, businesses and private individuals at an all-time low. Couple that with a growing need and you […]
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said Thursday night it will strip Lance Armstrong of his unprecedented seven Tour de France titles after he declared he was finished fighting the drug charges that threaten his legacy as one of the greatest cyclists of all time. Travis Tygart, USADA’s chief executive, said Armstrong would also be hit with […]
The Cleveland Browns pre-season home opener is Friday at 7:30 p.m. It’s expected to bring thousands of people out to Cleveland Browns Stadium, but be prepared for a few changes. There are two main changes you’ll notice. First, new signs have been put up put in Municipal parking lot saying “no alcohol.” The signs used […]
Hampton University’s business school dean is standing by a controversial ban on dreadlocks and cornrows for some students. Male students enrolled in the school’s 5-year MBA program who take the seminar class cannot wear dreadlocks or cornrows in class.< The ban, which began in 2001, has been controversial over the years. “I don’t think it […]
Oprah Winfrey‘s OWN network has seen a small bump in ratings since she’s been interviewing pop stars on her flagship show Oprah’s Next Chapter. Oprah looks to capitalize on that trend by having Jennifer Hudson on as a subject for a future episode. Previews for the episode have yet to be released, but we have […]
Thousands of congregations across the country are committing to take part in a nationwide event meant to reach out to the unchurched. “National Back to Church Sunday,” slated for Sept. 16, has over 10,000 churches officially listed as participating in the event. “It is the single largest annual community outreach in the nation, sharing the […]
Not too long ago, the sight of someone using an electronic device during a worship service might lead an observer to assume that person was not fully engaged. But not anymore. Reading the Bible used to mean reading a book, but increasingly, people are getting the Word on smartphones, iPads and other electronic devices So […]