Comedian Druski’s viral skit parodying prosperity-style Black megachurch culture has ignited widespread praise, backlash and reflection, with viewers debating whether the satire critiques exploitation or disrespects sacred faith traditions. Faith leaders and commentators argue the skit resonates because it mirrors real issues of performance, money and hypocrisy that the church must confront internally.
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7 Christmas carols with a touch of soul
Black composers and arrangers shape the Christmas repertoire, adding spirituals and gospel songs that endure across generations.
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What is Holy Week and why does it matter?
Holy Week commemorates the final days of Jesus’ life, highlighting both his sacrifice and his acts of resistance against empire and injustice, culminating in his resurrection on Easter Sunday. While many see Jesus as a loving savior, Holy Week invites believers to also recognize his radical challenge to power and the modern-day church’s call to carry on that spirit through justice, reflection and community action.
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Bishop Michael Curry’s gospel of love
By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware Overview: Appointed in 2015, Curry, a widely respected theologian, guided the Episcopal Church through challenging times, including the COVID-19 pandemic and racial reconciliation. Bishop Michael Curry has no doubt: There is evil in the world. Turn on the evening news, as he does most days, and you’ll see plenty of […]
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Ramadan: A catalyst for growth and change
Sister Mothyna James Brightful, a former AFRO intern, shares her experience of Ramadan, which is a 30-day Islamic fasting period where Muslims aim to read the entire Quran, break their fast with dates, and practice acts of kindness to absolve themselves of fasting days.
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‘Black Nativity’ opens at Baltimore Center Stage
ArtsCentric’s production of “Black Nativity” is set to run from Nov. 30 – Dec. 22 at Baltimore Center Stage, featuring a Black lens on the Christmas story with jazz, blues, spirituals, and gospel music, as well as special events such as HBCU Night and an ASL performance.
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Grief hits hard, even for the faithful
The church can be more helpful in the grief process by being more realistic about the fact that loss and death are parts of life, allowing people to be and feel whatever they need in that season, and encouraging them to make space for it.