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Friday, October 23, 2009

Baptists' ex-president sues to overturn election results

by Lucas L. Johnson II
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The former president of the National Baptist Convention USA has sued the denomination over an election he overwhelmingly lost.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009

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.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Newly elected Baptist president seeks unification

by Lucas L. Johnson II
Friday, September 11, 2009

Billy Graham group defends itself against lawsuit

by Mike Baker
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.
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Thursday, September 10, 2009

Once-imprisoned Baptist pastor seeks office again

by Lucas L. Johnson II
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.
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

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.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Pfleger talks peace

by Effie Rolfe
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.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Happy birthday to Chicago's Queen of Gospel

Defender Staff Report
Albertina continues to proclaim, "I’m Still Here."
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Friday, August 28, 2009

Mary Mary still going strong nine years later

by Mesfin Fekadu
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.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

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.
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