Religion

Pastor Jamal Bryant joined Roland Martin, host of “NewsOne Now,” to address the intense criticism that he has received for a portion of a sermon he preached a month ago. In the sermon, “I’m My Enemies’ Worst Nightmare,” Bryant references a Chris Brown song saying “These hoes ain’t loyal.” Bryant explained the context of his […]

This week, the Hampton Minister’s Conference is celebrating it’s the 100th anniversary. Rev. Debra Haggins, executive director of Hampton University Ministries, joined Roland Martin Thursday on “NewsOne Now” to highlight some of the sessions and workshops that will be conducted during this week’s celebration. Listen below. Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland […]

During a sermon full of homophobia, sexism and misogyny, Pastor Jamal H. Bryant, of the Empowerment Temple in Baltimore, MD.  told his congregation how he really feels about some women. SEE ALSO: United Airlines Passenger Arrested After Threats: ‘I Kill White People Like You’ “These hoes ain’t loyal!” he thundered from the pulpit as the congregation stomped […]

Spiritual advisor Joshua DuBois discussed the role that faith plays in President Obama’s daily life on “NewsOne Now.” His new book, “The President’s Devotional,” contains a devotional for each day, that has been a source of inspiration for the President. “President Obama is a committed Christian,” said DuBois. “Over the years we’ve gathered together pastors to spend […]

Should ministers dedicate babies with unwed parents? The controversial subject surfaced when Marvin Winans allegedly shunned a single mother at his church. Many callers to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin today were okay with having the babies dedicated, but Martin got into it with a Messianic Hebrew Israelite from Durham, North Carolina who was quoting scripture. […]

Oxygen’s show, “Preachers of L.A.” has created a wave of controversy since the premiere episode last week. In the clip below Roland Martin talks with Rahiel Tesfamariam, founder the of Urban Cusp, about the controversial reality TV show and its flashy cast. “I know many mega-church pastors. I have seen the other side of the church,” […]

Cast members on “The Preachers of L.A.” have been criticized for being flashy and having big, rock star personas. So would the show be better, more realistic, if you threw a storefront preacher into the mix? Roland Martin and Rahiel Tesfamariam, founder of Urban Cusp explored that scenario on “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin. As Tesfamariam noted, a […]

If you’ve ever gone to church and prayed, “Lord, why can’t I find a beautiful transgender woman to swing with me and my wife?’ then you might want to give ChristianSwingers.com a try. No, that’s not a joke or a typo. Christian. Swingers. In the same sentence. The site has sparked controversy and conversation across […]

May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska, the man we would come to know as Malcolm X burst into the world. As he evolved away from his past as Detroit Red, he transformed himself first, into a loyal protégé of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, then, into a world renowned human rights activist. He never hid behind his […]

If Black people got angry when radio host Don Imus referred to players on Rutgers women basketball team as “nappy headed hoes,” after this latest statement, he might have go into the Witness Protection Program. Speaking with FOX analyst Kirsten Powers, Imus said that according to the “Gospel of Judas Iscariot,” Yashua, a.k.a Joshua, b.k.a. […]

Historically, the Black church has always been a source of inspiration, hope, and a lifeline for people in the community.  Now a new study by the Washington Post and the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that African-American women are the most religious folks in the United States. SEE ALSO: Is The Internet Driving Us Crazy? A […]

Author Toni Morrison anointed President Bill Clinton “America’s First Black President,” and in a play on that title and what is sure to be a controversial move, “Newsweek” has named President Barack Obama, America’s “First Gay President,” reports Politico. Want to Keep Up With NewsOne.com? LIKE Us On Facebook! “Newsweek” released the following preview of […]