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OUR CITY by Kathy Chaney

Gospel museum to open in Bronzeville this year

After years of planning, gospel museum may have a home on the South Side.

 
 
OUR CITY by Sophia Tareen

Farrakhan speaks to Obama at Saviors’s Day event

Farrakhan offers salient advice for nation's first Black president, attacks 'white right' who push for one-term Obama

 
 
OUR FAITH Matti Friedman

In ancient wall, scholar sees proof for Bible

JERUSALEM - An Israeli archaeologist said Monday that ancient fortifications recently excavated in Jerusalem date back 3,000 years to the time of King Solomon and support the biblical narrative about the era.

 
 
OUR FAITH by Effie Rolfe

South Sider Inez Andrews among gospel’s icons

After more than seven decades, gospel legend, Inez Andrews, is still making history. Her soprano voice of steel can still call “Mary” like no other. Andrews penned the classic tune, Oh, Mary Don’t Weep, which was originally recorded with the world renowned Caravans in the 60s. Since then, the song has been recorded by multiple artists including the No. 1 gospel selling album of all time by Aretha Franklin, as well as by Rev James Cleveland.

 
 
OUR FAITH by Effie Rolfe

Felicia Campbell makes mark on Internet radio

Felicia Campbell, former record executive and radio personality, has changed lanes and is now helping to pave the way for Internet radio. Last Easter, Campbell launched Conscious Internet Radio “Music, Ministry and More” which is a 24-hour radio station. With the Internet being so routine for people to access information and entertainment, the move seemed perfect.

 
 
OUR FAITH by Mike Baker

Billy Graham group defends itself against lawsuit

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association said Wednesday it never discriminated against a Black employee and argued her lawsuit should be dismissed because it would mark interference in the internal workings of a religious organization.

 
 
OUR FAITH by Lucas L. Johnson II

Once-imprisoned Baptist pastor seeks office again

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A preacher who went to prison for stealing millions of dollars from the National Baptist Convention USA will learn Thursday whether members think he deserves a chance to once again lead the denomination.

 
 
OUR FAITH by Effie Rolfe

Pastor Hezekiah Walker 'Souled Out' in the Windy City

The pastor of Love Fellowship Crusade Choir loves choirs, gospel music, God and his people. And Hezekiah Walker has recorded a slew of ‘take me to church’ songs.

 
 
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