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Posted in: Life, Life.Style, Pop CultureComments: 7 commentsTags: Black church, Candice Benbow, Christianity, Death, Whitney Houston
for church girls who considered compromise when living holy wasn’t enough
Reflecting on the death of Whitney Houston, Candice Benbow writes about the struggle many "holy" women experience balancing expectations and authenticity. Read morePosted in: Opinions, Politics & Policies, Race and Identity, ReligionComments: No commentsTags: Black church, Christianity, Jeff Johnson, MLK, Rahiel Tesfamariam, Videos
WATCH: Jeff Johnson, Elsa M. and Rahiel Tesfamariam Discuss Dr. King's Legacy
What made this 26 year old preacher the right choice to lead the boycott? What about Kings upbringing made him appeal to the masses of black people or was he un-relatable? How was Corretta a strength for Martin and did the public see it that way? Read morePosted in: Opinions, Religion, Youth & College EditionComments: No commentsTags: atheism, Christianity, God, Media, Rahiel Tesfamariam, Videos, Youth
WATCH: HuffPost Live Segment on 'Losing Our Religion'
Watch this HuffPost Live segment featuring Urban Cusp's Rahiel. Religion is on the decline in the US, especially among young Americans, a third of whom belong to no religion. What cultural changes prompted this collective disbelief? Read morePosted in: Opinions, Pop Culture, Race and IdentityComments: No commentsTags: Christianity, Hip-Hop, Mark Jefferson
New God Flow: Where Biggie, MLK and Rodney King’s Dreams Collide
How do we reconcile our aspirations of material success (Biggie’s dream), pushing the world around us into living more righteously (Dr. King's dream), and to find peace in or reconstruct the toxic environment that seeks our violent destruction (Rodney King's dream)? Read morePosted in: Opinions, Race and Identity, ReligionComments: 2 commentsTags: Christianity, Jamall Calloway
How Many Transgenders Have to Die Before the Black Church Gets Involved?
Jamall Calloway sheds light on the often overlooked injustices and brutal violence the transgender community faces on a daily basis. He admonishes the Black Church to reflect the ministry of Christ by standing up to protect the rights of and prevent violence against the transgender community. Read morePosted in: Global Matters, Life, Politics & Policies, Pop Culture, Rahiel's Blog, ReligionComments: One commentTags: Christianity, Election 2012, God, Rahiel Tesfamariam
WATCH: Rahiel's Biblical Message on Apathy vs. Anointing #VoteReady
UC's founder/editor-in-chief Rahiel Tesfamariam recently lead Come As You Are (CAYA), a young adult Bible study on social awareness and elections, at Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia. The message was entitled "What's the Purpose of Your Anointing?" Read morePosted in: Life, Rahiel's Blog, ReligionComments: 3 commentsTags: Careers, Christianity, Fear, God, Rahiel Tesfamariam
A MUST READ: Rahiel's Message on Success
Starting on Friday, September 28, 2012, I sent out a series of tweets related to success, purpose, fear and resilience that struck a chord with hundreds of people. I share them here in hopes that even more people will be blessed by this message. Read moreGo See 'Red Hook Summer' - Spike Lee Takes Us Back to Brooklyn [TRAILER]
A middle-class boy from Atlanta finds his worldview changed as he spends the summer with his deeply religious grandfather in the housing projects of Red Hook, Brooklyn. Read morePosted in: Opinions, Race and Identity, ReligionComments: 3 commentsTags: Barack Obama, Christianity, Mark Jefferson
Speaking Truth to Power: An Open Letter to Black Clergy
Mark Jefferson pens an open letter to African American clergy, arguing they are being played in order to split votes, deflect attention from pertinent issues, and to drive wedges in needed relationships. Read moreI Went to Seminary and Still Don’t Know What I Believe
After growing up in a Christian home, going to seminary and preaching sermons, I am not sure about the things I have been taught my whole life. Read morePosted in: Opinions, Politics & Policies, ReligionComments: No commentsTags: Barack Obama, Christianity
Michael Eric Dyson and Sophia Nelson Debate Gay Marriage [VIDEO]
Michael Eric Dyson and Sophia Nelson appeared together on the "Ed Schultz Show" on MSNBC, debating President Barack Obama's endorsement of gay marriage. Read morePosted in: Life, Opinions, Politics & Policies, ReligionComments: 2 commentsTags: Barack Obama, Christianity
Michael Eric Dyson on President Obama's Stand on Same Sex Marriage [VIDEO]
African-American pastors have criticized President Barack Obama for his recent public support of marriage equality. Michael Eric Dyson responds on the Ed Show with his perspective on Obama's stand, including Bishop Harry Jackson Jr. and Professor Obery Hendricks as guests. Read morePosted in: Life, Rahiel's Blog, ReligionComments: No commentsTags: Christianity, Rahiel Tesfamariam, Trayvon Martin, Washington Post
Using Christianity as a Lens in This Trayvon Martin Moment
Christian ideals have long been central themes in America’s civil rights struggle. It should not be a surprise that they remain focal as the nation lives through this explosive “Trayvon Martin moment.” Read morePosted in: Life, Opinions, Pop Culture, ReligionComments: 11 commentsTags: Christianity, J Prophet, Pop Culture, Tupac
Don’t Call It a Comeback: Seeing Tupac at Coachella Through a Christian Lens
There are competing thoughts and sensations regarding Pac’s latest “live performance.” While the creativity of the endeavor and its significance to Hip-Hop culture is undeniable, one must wonder what are the implications of Pac’s appearance as they relate to our understandings of life, death, and the liminal space between them. Read more5 Simple Ways to Get a Church Girl [VIDEO]
We have no clever description for this; you just have to see it for yourself. Read morePosted in: Devotional, Health, LifeComments: No commentsTags: Christianity, Devotional, Ricky Parker
Devotional: How's Your Spiritual Fitness Regimen Going?
Bettering your physical health is something that is encouraged in today's society, because the benefits of it go a long way. We stress the importance of our physical health, but what about our spiritual health? Read morePosted in: Life, Life.Style, Pop Culture, ReligionComments: 2 commentsTags: Christianity, DMV, Pop Culture, Youth
Can the Gospel Help Go-Go Music's Reputation?
Go-go remains the epitome of artistic expression for many Black people in Washington, DC and the surrounding areas. The thought of a marriage between go-go (with its beleaguered past) and gospel, the music of "church folks," piqued my interest. Read morePosted in: Life, Pop Culture, Rahiel's Blog, ReligionComments: One commentTags: Christianity, Rahiel Tesfamariam, Videos, Women
I Want Status for My 31st Birthday: Proverbs 31 Status To Be Exact [VIDEO]
I want 31 Status for my 31st year of life. The mission of 31 Status is to show girls around the world what the proverbs 31 woman looks like today. We hope you will be touched and inspired by the words of "Janette...ikz" in this amazing Spoken word piece. Read morePosted in: Life, Life.Style, Religion, Youth & College EditionComments: 3 commentsTags: Christianity, Lauren Maxwell, Relationships
A Chosen Season: On Being Single in My Late 20s
What if I actually am not spending my evenings after work at happy hours at the bars, with other working professionals trying to meet someone or going to singles events on the weekends in my city? What if I am actually content being single? Read morePosted in: Life, Life.Style, Pop CultureComments: No commentsTags: Candice Benbow, Christianity, Pop Culture, Whitney Houston
