Anita Singleton Prather, a former middle school teacher, has been called by God to share the stories of God’s people, particularly those who look and live like her, through the Gullah Traveling Theater, Inc., in order to preserve the values of resilience, optimism, tenacity, and faith that have carried her ancestors through generations.
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Paula Patton Finds Redemption in Drama ‘Finding Faith
You could say faith is a noble endeavor and should be the hope of every well-lived life. Hebrews 11:1 defines it as the “substance of things hoped for, the evidence […]
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Spreading the Good Word, Through Good Works
Mention the word “seminary,” and what might come to mind is a leafy green campus, anchored by a stately cathedral, with aspiring ministers poring over the Bible and gray-bearded professors […]
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Preserved By Purpose: Will Real Christians Stand Up for Godly Compassion?
Christian leaders need to speak out against the inhumane and unjust deportation policies of the current administration, as the Bible encourages us to love our neighbors as ourselves.
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Muslim Day of Service Restores Forgotten Black Graves
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will gather in Richmond, VA to clean and restore a neglected cemetery where African American graves have been forgotten and overgrown, as part of their 75th annual convention.
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Together We Sing Unites Dallas in Praise and Power
The stars were out to celebrate Black music, Black leaders, and the Black community at Together We Sing at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Orchestra. Industry names in gospel music […]
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The Museum of the Bible Honors 125 Years of the Black National Anthem
The Museum of the Bible held a symposium to celebrate the 125th anniversary of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and to show how the song has been a source of hope and inspiration for generations of African Americans.
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Preserved by Purpose: Adjusting to God’s Promises
God’s promise remains the same even when people leave and circumstances change, and we just need to trust in His plan.
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Why the Black Pope Matters — From New Orleans’ 7th Ward to South Los Angeles
Pope Leo XIV, the first Black Pope, has roots in Creole Louisiana, specifically the 7th Ward neighborhood of New Orleans, where he grew up with a unique ethnic and racial heritage that has shaped his stance on racial injustice.
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Gospel Singer CeCe Winans Takes a Seat at the Tiny Desk
Gospel singer CeCe Winans recorded a “Tiny Desk” concert at NPR’s offices in Washington, D.C., premiering on June 13, where she performed several of her award-winning hits and spread affirming messages.
