Looking back at the painful and difficult history of being Black in America, religion has always been an important cultural and spiritual backbone — constantly sustaining and replenishing the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rooted in the rich tradition of African-American spirituals. Gospel music has evolved over time. The genre's earliest beginnings ...

A local author and musician is using music to celebrate Black History Month and connect the community through the rich traditions of gospel.

These are just some of the Black gospel artists shaping the genre with powerful voices and unwavering faith, from legends to rising stars. For generations, gospel music has been a vital source of ...

Peek into the sanctuary of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on any given Sunday afternoon and you’re apt to hear the “Joyful Noise” of scores of people belting out gospel hymns, spirituals and freedom ...