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President Obama becomes a Morehouse Man

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President Obama delivered the commencement address at Morehouse College last Sunday - encouraging graduates to be examples of civic, professional, and familial excellence. Read more

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42: A Review

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The movie 42 offers a compelling but conventional view of Jackie Robinson’s story. Read more

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Lessons from an Anthem

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Chris Broussard, ESPN analyst and president of the K.I.N.G. movement, explores the contemporary relevance of Lift Every Voice and Sing. Read more

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In Memoriam: Chinua Achebe

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UrbanFaith honors the legacy of Chinua Achebe, a founding father of modern African literature and the internationally renown author of Things Fall Apart. Read more

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Gospel Throwback: Hezekiah Walker, “Christ Did It All”

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Part two of the Gospel Throwback, a three-part series examining the emergence of contemporary gospel music. Read more

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Mary Lou Williams: An Evening of Sacred Jazz

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Mary Lou Williams, a musical pioneer, married the beauty of jazz with the grandeur of liturgy. This Wednesday evening, UrbanFaith contributor Deanna Witkowski will lead a symphonic tribute to her musical legacy at Park Avenue Christian Church. Read more

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Black KKK in Philadelphia has a message for the Church

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Churches have the power and responsibility to address institutional racism by transforming the minds of African-American communities. Read more

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Betty and Coretta: An Untold Story of Friendship and Activism

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Lifetime’s original movie highlights their activism and explores the untold story of friendship between the two widows of famous civil rights leaders. Read more

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Five Reasons To Celebrate Black History Month

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Jemar Tisby, co-founder of the Reformed African American Network, makes a case for the relevance and importance of Black History Month. Read more

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Lift Every Voice and Sing: A Conversation about the Voices Project

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Leroy Barber, President of Mission Year and director of the Voices Project, discusses how the Voices initiative highlights African-Americans exercising leadership across a wide range of vocations Read more

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