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Black Christian Gospel Singers in Church Clapping and Stomping, Praising Lord Jesus Christ. Song Spreads Harmony Joy and Faith. Energetic Choir Sharing the Message of Christianity with Uplifting Music

Articles, Grow your faith, Message Feature, Reporter's StoriesJanuary 23, 2026<January 23, 2026

I Lift My Hands in Total Praise

by Latoya Hazell-Alcide

How the Sounds of Gospel Music Shaped Our Engagement with God Emotionally, Spiritually, and Communally A Soundtrack for the Soul In every season of…

The author Jason Max Ferdinand standing with the late musician Richard Smallwood.

Articles, Media, Message Feature, MusicJanuary 23, 2026<January 24, 2026

Gospel Music Icon Richard Smallwood Remembered

by Jason Max Ferdinand

Editor’s Note: Richard Smallwood, (1948-2025) is being remembered by musicians and mourners alike Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden, International in Upper…

ArticlesJune 19, 2024<June 19, 2024

Richard Smallwood, ‘Total Praise’ Composer, Receives Juneteeth Tribute in D.C.

by Adelle M. Banks

For decades, Richard Smallwood has been on stages from Carnegie Hall to churches, at the piano or at the microphone, performing music that features…

Media, PodcastsNovember 21, 2019<November 21, 2019

#WhatsTheMessage: Tales of Church and Chicken

by Claudia Allen

In this episode Carmela and Claudia discuss the frenzy around the Popeye’s chicken sandwich, WalletHub’s list of “the most sinful cities,” and Kanye West….