Entertainment

“Fix Me” Is The New Black

By John C. Richards Jr. May 22, 2013

The black community is spending a lot of its time watching "fixers" on television. Has that triggered an inner longing we all have? Read more

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A Wake Up Call for Gospel Artists

By H.B. Charles, Jr. May 20, 2013

The excessive commercialization of Gospel Music has threatened a genre that has significantly impacted the African American community for decades. The solution? Read more

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Geno’s Awkward Moment

By John C. Richards Jr. May 2, 2013

Geno Smith, former West Virginia quarterback, waited longer than expected last week to hear his name called at the NFL draft. Are black NFL quarterbacks still working to avoid stereotypes? Read more

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Can Iyanla Vanzant Fix Your Life?

By Jacqueline J. Holness April 27, 2013

Iyanla Vanzant’s popular new show is igniting commentary across social media outlets, but can the self-help guru actually fix your life? Read more

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Shai Linne’s “Fal$e” Positives

By Jelani Greenidge April 19, 2013

The Christian rapper caused a stir by naming names in his quest to combat heresy. Here’s why that could backfire. Read more

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42: A Review

By UrbanFaith Staff April 16, 2013

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

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Black Samson and White Women on the History Channel

By Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. March 14, 2013

In portraying the biblical story of Samson, the History Channel offers viewers a modern day Mandingo fairy tale that reinforces racial stereotypes. Read more

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What Happens to the News When Corporations Dominate Media?

By Wil LaVeist March 12, 2013

The increasing prominence of product placement in the news is undermining journalism’s role as a defender of the public trust and a source of trustworthy information. Read more