At Union Seminary in 1998, the Rev. Anthony Lee helped lead a worship service on World AIDS Day. Tony (as he was called back then) described the pressures of violence and poverty, along with AIDS, in his African-American community in Washington, D.C., and called for a holistic medical, social and spiritual cure. Today, Lee is […]
For almost two decades, Chrystal Rucker has been the darling of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) denomination where she’s become known for her own spine-tingling renditions of Judy Garland’s “Over the Rainbow,” Tramaine Hawkins’ “Changed” and Lecresia Campbell’s classic, “Safety.” Then, in 2007 she suffered a stroke at the age of 35. If […]
Annah Nankie Nhlapo has been waiting 22 years for a home. On a dusty narrow road on the outskirts of Johannesburg, the foundation of her new house is finally taking shape. Over the next five days, to commemorate the U.N.-mandated Nelson Mandela International Day, housing charity Habitat for Humanity is working with volunteers to build […]
On a warm summer day, nothing’s more enticing than a creamy scoop of America’s most delectable frozen treat. Whether they are artisan creations or from a homemade batch, these tantalizing swirls delight sweet-toothed enthusiasts of all ages. And as the warm air wafts through our windows, we can almost taste the melted deliciousness dripping from […]
Frontline” tackles one of the country’s thornier and more invisible problems on Tuesday with “Endgame: AIDS in Black America,” which tries to pin down why rates of AIDS and H.I.V. infection are disproportionately high among black Americans. The program focuses largely on institutional causes that have been suggested by various studies, a play-it-safe approach that […]
Sarah Koscielniak of St. Paul might worship in an Ethiopian church one Sunday morning and a Lutheran church the next. Then, she might decide to visit a church that’s affiliated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance denomination. The 22-year-old is part of a growing national trend – she’s a “church hopper,” people who sample a […]
Portraits of slaves caring for vegetable crops, a letter from Haitian liberation leader Toussaint L’Ouverture, a book by a real-life veteran of the famed 54th Massachusetts Regiment immortalized in the 1989 film Glory, a rare painting by George Washington Carver and on-set photos from the Lincoln Motion Picture Company are just a sampling of the […]
Megachurch Pastor Rick Warren knows he can’t please everyone and he’s completely fine with that. In a recent sermon, he explained why Christians, including himself, can’t be people pleasers because living for God’s approval is more important than popularity. Although the “desire to get approval from other people is not a bad thing, like all […]
Lecrae and his Reach Records labelmates including Tedashii, KB, Andy Mineo, and PRO will embark on this year’s Unashamed Tour starting on Oct. 4 in Pittsburgh, Penn. The group of artists is scheduled to land in 30 cities that includes Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, Memphis, and New York City for what will be called […]
Cleveland City Council has extremely successful summer work session passing a number of ordinances. Council Communications Director Jim Kopniske tells Channel 3 News council passed many ordinances Wednesday including changes to live music venue admissions taxes, plans for a new police station, and a charter amendment change regarding mayoral appointment of the fire chief that […]
Cleveland police were involved in a standoff for two hours Thursday morning with a woman who was also holding a 13-year-old girl hostage. Police said that the woman was inside her apartment building at East 103rd Street and Eliot Avenue around 1 a.m. arguing with another woman who was outside in the parking lot. During […]
Singer and songwriter Tye Tribbett is gearing up for a LIVE recording! The “fresh” singer will be heading coast to coast for the “Greater Than” live recording, which is set to take place August 17th in Miami and August 31st in Los Angeles. The “fresh” maestro took a minute to minister the word behind the […]
