Sixteen former members from Brazil told the Associated Press that they were made to work while being subjected to physical or verbal assaults.
Faith
‘Slave labor’ alleged at North Carolina Church
July 24, 2017
Church forum to discuss racial disparities in CMS discipline numbers
April 5, 2017
The Rev. Henry Williams, senior pastor at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, said he hopes the event will center on answers and solutions, not pointing fingers.
Activate your faith
April 1, 2017
Are you taking ownership of your relationship with God, or are you expecting Him to do all the work?
A day of celebration for two of Charlotte’s oldest black institutions – JCSU and First Baptist Church-West
March 13, 2017
Both institutions, currently separated by less than a mile along the Beatties Ford Road corridor, were founded in 1867 – two years after the end of the American Civil War.
In the West African nation of Ghana, Christians embrace faith with fervor
March 1, 2017
In the capital Accra, it’s common to see people studying the Bible on the bus, and many office workers keep open Bibles on their desks.
Black History For A New Generation
February 21, 2017
Our children should know about the African American struggle, but more important, they should know about the strength we have as a people to do great things!
‘God can triumph over Trump,’ says MLK daughter Bernice King
January 16, 2017
Speaking at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, the youngest daughter of the slain civil rights leader told the audience not to give up hope and “Don’t be afraid of who sits in the White House.”
Tavis P. Brunson, the religious poet for the non-religious, has died in Columbia
December 29, 2016
The Charlotte poetry community is reeling at the news that beloved poet Tavis P. Brunson died on Tuesday from medical complications. He was only 44.
Gospel singer Richard Smallwood talks about his battle with depression
December 21, 2016
He made a career telling others about the goodness and mercy of God, but behind the scene, gospel artist Richard Smallwood was hurting.
Barber: Trump victory proves “myth of race” persists in America
November 14, 2016
Despite Donald Trump’s win, Barber said, those on the political left must remain steadfast in their struggle for social and economic justice.
News & Buzz
Mitchell: Charlotte to host 2018 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit
August 20, 2017
The four-day summit is one of the nation's largest gatherings of black entrepreneurs, attracting more than 1,000 people annually.
Entertainment
A peek inside Firehouse Bar & Lounge, soon to be Charlotte’s newest hot spot
March 30, 2017
Owner Clarence Boston said he hopes the lounge, located near Bank of America Stadium, will attract young professionals of all...
Commentary
I can’t keep rolling my eyes at today’s headlines; it’s starting to hurt
April 23, 2017
Is it just me, or is the constant drum beat of social media starting to make us loopy?
Health
It’s never too late to get back on the health bandwagon
July 6, 2017
As humans, we are prone to get distractions. But when it comes to nutrition and exercise, it's never too late...
People
A voice in the crowd: Why one man attended the ‘call to action’ against racism
August 20, 2017
Despite personal disappointments and persistent doubts, Charlotte resident Justin Perry says he must continue to push for racial justice in...