Fred Hammond talks about music, CD ‘Love Unstoppable’
by Effie Rolfe
After more than 30 years in gospel music, Fred Hammond is unstoppable as he crisscrosses the country to promote his 19th CD, Love Unstoppable, on Verity Gospel. The founding member of the classic male group, Commissioned, is excited about his latest effort.
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.
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.
Pastor Hezekiah Walker 'Souled Out' in the Windy City
by Effie Rolfe
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.
Churches and neighborhoods across Chicagoland are helping some Chicago Public Schools students prepare for a fresh start to the upcoming school year. Parents and students are praying that this school year will be a particularly safe one.
NEW YORK — Many female groups have topped the charts, but at the same time, many have not lasted. Gospel duo Mary Mary almost fell in the category of casualties.
Andrew Jackson set to celebrate 51 years in gospel music
by Earl Calloway
Over and over Professor Andrew Jackson would take a retrospective account of his accomplishments and wonder how he was able to do what he has done over the years, in the face of the perilous trials and tribulations that confronted him.