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Buffalo supermarket gunman charged with federal hate crimes, could face death penalty
The white gunman who killed 10 Black people in a racist attack at a Buffalo supermarket was charged Wednesday with federal hate crimes and could face the death penalty if convicted.
The Slap Heard Around the World: Why did Will Smith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars?
Christians say, when people do you wrong, turn the other cheek, but Will Smith says, smack them on the cheek.
Gospel legend LaShun Pace of 'The Anointed Pace Sisters' dies at 60
LaShun Pace, age 60, has died according to her management team. At the time of writing, the cause of death for the former member of the gospel group, The Anointed Pace Sisters, has not been disclosed.
Pray for the Family: Traci Braxton dead at 50 from Cancer
“We have come to a time where we must inform the public that after a year of privately undergoing a series of treatment for Esophageal cancer our beloved Traci Braxton has gone on to glory,” her husband Kevin Surratt said in a statement.
Gospel Singer Tasha Cobbs Leonard reveals adopted son, says he's 'more than what we could have prayed for'
After a harrowing road to parenthood, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and her husband Kenneth Leonard are ecstatic to show off their baby boy, their gift from God to the world.
Biden taps Ketanji Brown Jackson for high court
President Joe Biden on Friday will nominate federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, according to two people familiar with the matter, making her the first Black woman selected to serve on a court that once declared her race unworthy of citizenship and endorsed segregation.
Sherri Shepherd says replacing ‘Wendy’ with ‘Sherri’ talk show is a ‘dream come true’
A formal announcement has been made that former The View co-host, Sherri Shepherd—also an outspoken Christian— is getting her own syndicated daytime talk show, Sherri, to replace The Wendy Williams Show, which will be officially canceled after the current season ends.
Cameron Hamilton of ‘Love Is Blind’ said Netflix show ‘felt like the hand of God reaching down’
As many say, God works in mysterious ways. And according to Cameron Hamilton, who met his now wife of three years, Lauren Speed, on Netflix’s hit series Love Is Blind, he saw the chance to appear on the show as a divine opportunity.
Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst dies by suicide at 30: Family says she 'inspired others around the world'
Publicly, Miss USA 2019, Cheslie Kryst, seemed to have it all: beauty, success, happiness, and a platform to do good in the world. But privately, she was battling internal demons. Authorities say she jumped to her death.
Tabitha Brown endorses The CROWN Act and shares painful memories of natural hair discrimination
In a new YouTube video, the 42-year-old Christian influencer, who simply goes by “Tab” and has amassed millions of followers online, is advocating for Black and Brown women, men, and children that are regularly targeted, criticized, and passed over for jobs because of the style and texture of their natural hair.
Lauren Smith-Fields Case: What we know so far as the family continues to demand answers in her death
The family of Lauren Smith-Fields is suing Bridgeport, Connecticut over city authorities’ handling of the 23-year-old’s untimely death. Loved ones of the deceased are also requesting that an independent agency be brought in to take over the investigation into the mysterious death.
Juanita Bynum says ‘My heart is broken in 10 million pieces’ as she mourns the loss of mother, Katherine Bynum
Less than two weeks after celebrating her 63rd birthday, international evangelist, best-selling author, platinum-selling singer, and UN Ambassador, Juanita Bynum, is mourning the passing of her mom, Mother Katherine Bynum. She was 83.
International gospel singer Sammie Okposo outs his own infidelity online, then deletes Instagram and Twitter
In a lengthy Instagram post, the 50-year-old musician confessed to stepping out on his wife of 11 years, Ozioma Okposo, 47, whom he wed in July 2010 before deleting his popular social media profiles on Instagram and Twitter.
Cora Jakes announces split from Richard Brandon Jakes, says ‘I ask for your prayers’
“It is with a heavy heart that I announce that my husband and I have decided to divorce,” said the 34-year-old Faithing It author who serves as Associate Pastor at Potter’s House of Dallas, her father’s ministry.
When Mimicking Jesus Goes Wrong: Pastor Mike Todd rubs spit on someone during sermon illustration
During a sermon illustration, Michael Todd of Transformation Church in Tulsa, spit on his hand multiple times and rubbed the saliva in the face of a parishioner, mimicking Jesus’ act of spitting on strangers to heal them in Scripture.
Top prosecutor Marilyn Mosby turns to her faith after federal indictment, says fight is 'already fixed in my favor'
It’s a familiar pattern. When politicians find themselves in hot water, they usually lean into their faith and turn to the church for prayers and support.
Arbery killers get life in prison; no parole for father, son
hree white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery were sentenced Friday to life in prison, with a judge denying any chance of parole for the father and son who armed themselves and initiated the deadly pursuit of the 25-year-old Black man.
Oscar winner and groundbreaking star Sidney Poitier dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor and enduring inspiration who transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen, became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for best lead performance and the first to be a top box-office draw, has died. He was 94.
DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good divorcing after 9 years of marriage
Christian couple DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good has confirmed that they are splitting up after nine years of marriage.
Hillsong leader Brian Houston steps down from board, charged with concealing late father’s child sex abuse
The founder of the Sydney-based global Hillsong Church Brian Houston has stepped down from the board as he faces charges for concealing his late father’s sexual abuse of a child.