(RNS) — ‘We show the pluralistic nature of the African American religious experience,’ said creator Teddy Reeves, ‘from those who are of some formal faith tradition to those who are not.

African American adults who participate in frequent religious activities, or hold deeper spiritual beliefs, are more likely to score higher in indicators linked to good heart health than those who ...

From the spiritual sung by our enslaved ancestors to the pastor's musical cadence while delivering a sermon, African American religious music is extremely powerful. I spoke with Reverend Larry ...

From the film and Fleming, the audience learned that Black religious music morphed into gospel music in the early 20th century, thanks partly to William Seymour, an African-American holiness preacher ...

Pope Francis has advanced the sainthood cause of Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange, a Black religious sister who founded the country’s first African American religious congregation in Baltimore in 1829.

Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange -- a Black Catholic nun who founded the United States' first African American religious congregation in Baltimore in 1829 -- has advanced another step toward sainthood.

By Tyler Coates Awards Editor American Fiction earned wins for best comedy, best supporting actor for Sterling K. Brown and best screenplay and emerging filmmaker for writer-director Cord ...

By Brande Victorian The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has announced the winners of its 16th annual AAFCA Awards, placing Sing Sing at the top of the list of its awarded films ...

Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange -- a Black Roman Catholic nun who founded the United States' first African American religious congregation in Baltimore in 1829 -- has advanced another step toward ...

(WAVY) — The Hampton University Museum is home to 200 years of fine arts represented across 11 galleries and is the oldest African American museum ... work on various movies that she’s a ...

In 1917, a group of Black teenagers wanted a religious gathering space for black people in the community. “That was a vital lifeline for the African-American community,” Van Harris explained.

about the history and ability of African American religious music to evoke emotions, connect cultures and serve as a universal language. One Detroit contributor Stephen Henderson talks with Rev ...