A new wave of artists is transcending traditional notions of Christian music, drawing young global audiences to faith-based ...

President Trump has nominated Greenville attorney Sheria Clarke to be the next federal judge for South Carolina. She is African American.

SUNY Rockland is hosting a series of Black History Month events in honor of 2026's national theme, "100 Years of ...

Often boosted by social media, many of them got their start with independent labels or by uploading self-made songs to streaming platforms. Now, bigger labels and streaming services are catching on.

African American Christians reflect on Rebecca Protten, Vernon Johns and other thinkers who influenced their faith.

For the enslaved Africans, music – rhythm in particular – became a tool of communication about their conditions. Later, it ...

While gospel music can be traced back to the early 17th century, black gospel music really took shape in the late 18th century, when slaves began converting to Christianity and proclaiming their faith ...

As the music industry gathers for Grammy Week, African music is playing an increasingly prominent role — not only on the awards stage, but across global pop culture. That momentum will be on display ...

A delegation of the United States governmet in set to visit Nigeria as part of collaborative efforts between the two governments in the fight against terrorism and protecting Christian communities.

Black people have been called many things throughout history, from “Negro” to “colored” to “Black” and several more derogatory terms. In 1989, civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson promoted ...

Citizenship programme part of Benin's plan to raise global profile Thousands have applied, about 50 approved so far Spike Lee named ambassador to African-Americans OUIDAH, Benin, Jan 14 (Reuters) - ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County lawmakers are calling for the state to step in and review Buffalo’s African American Cultural Center following a recent audit. An audit covering the time between ...