Can Black Churches Help ‘the Least of These?’

As the American left continues to seek a coherent way to articulate its moral priorities in these days of political stalemates and widening income gaps, it might look to the most unlikely of places — the academy — for guidance and inspiration.

Once Ardent Supporters of Obama are Deserting Him Now

President Obama’s cheerleaders are starting to peel away along with his approval ratings, and it’s a fascinating sight to behold. They offer different reasons, but they all boil down to one obvious thing — Obama is first and foremost about Obama — and one less obvious: He has been a failed president.

Message to Unbelievers: Don’t Let Failed Christians Keep You From Christ

Q: The best person I know also happens to be an atheist. How do you explain that, since it’s Christians who are supposed to be kind and good? If I needed anything, she’d be the first person I’d go to. She’s a lot more thoughtful than most of the so-called “Christians” I know. — J.S.S.

WATCH: Heavyweight Boxing Contender Ron Lyle, Who Battled Muhammad Ali, Dies at 70

Former heavyweight contender Ron Lyle, who fought Muhammad Ali for the title in 1975 and later battled George Foreman, has died in Denver at age 70.

Sad! 4-Year-Old Chicago Boy Killed on his Birthday

A Chicago boy whose family was preparing to celebrate his fourth birthday Friday was killed in what police have described as a “possibly domestic situation” on the city’s Southwest Side.

Churches Turn Black Friday Into Bless Friday to Give Back to Others

While thousands of bargain hunters hit the stores for Black Friday deals, several churches are choosing to start the Christmas season with “Bless Friday” by giving back to the community.

WATCH: Jolinda Wade, Mother of NBA Star Dwayne Wade, Shares her Story of God’s Deliverance

Mother of NBA Superstar Dwayne Wade shares her life story of addiction, incarceration, and deliverance.