Smokie Norful’s repertoire includes a string of hits that have bombarded gospel, satellite and urban radio stations around the globe including I Need You Now, I Understand and Um Good. In addition to singing, the Grammy Award winning gospel singer c
While in Chicago to promote his latest book, Before You Say I Do, tele-evangelist Bishop T.D. Jakes shared “20 things that you should know about a person before you marry them that dating them will not teach.” “Well, first of all we get
Pastor John Hannah and the New Life Covenant Oakwood congregation were singing praises on high as they moved into their new worship center. On Sunday, Hannah, along with NLCO leaders, cut the ribbon on the door to their new church home at 1021 E. 78th Str
WASHINGTON–As parishioners pack Washington churches every Sunday, area residents complain that worshippers are clogging city streets with their parked cars. But some are hopeful that a measure before the D.C. Council could help ease that weekly fric
Gospel Supreme 2008 was, indeed, a night of Christian dignity and gospel elegance. According to the founder and pastor of Christian Tabernacle, Rev. Maceo Woods, “The idea was to start on time and do things with excellence ... not to take away from
On Sept. 21, two distinct groups of worshippers united together for a day of combined celebration and fellowship. Third Baptist Church of Chicago and the Congregation B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim demonstrated the power of “we” by opening t
If the money flows in from fundraising efforts, Pilgrim Baptist Church, the birthplace of gospel music and where late gospel singer Mahalia Jackson sang in the choir, could re-open possibly within the next five years, according to plans unveiled Sept. 21.
Here’s something about Barack Obama you probably didn’t know: He’s related to a rabbi. His wife’s cousin, Rabbi Capers C. Funnye Jr., leads a mostly Black Jewish congregation on Chicago’s Southwest Side.
September is going out on a high note, culminating with a week of high, anointed praise throughout the city. Not only has September been declared as Gospel Music Heritage Month–the first year this effort has been celebrated–but also, this mont
