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God is Black?
In the 1950s and '60s, god was a man named Alexander Scourby. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., of Greek immigrant parents and attended college in West Virginia, but he spoke in a "deep and resonant voice" (as Wikipedia puts it) and--here is the key point--with more than a touch of a British accent.
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Where Will the Obamas Worship?
Where will President Barack Obama attend church in Washington? Thanks to revelations about the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, his former pastor at Trinity United Church of Christ (UCC) in Chicago, Mr. Obama's church shopping requires more careful political contemplation than a new president typically needs.
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Israel Puts Pressure on Hamas Before Truce Vote
Israeli forces pounded dozens of Hamas targets early Saturday as the army kept up pressure on the Islamic militant group ahead of a crucial vote on whether to end Israel's punishing three-week-long campaign against Gaza's rulers.
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Mayor Accused in Sex Sting to Skip Inauguration
Racine Mayor Gary Becker's plans to attend Tuesday's inauguration have been canceled after he was charged in an Internet sex sting.
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Obama Gets Mixed Evangelical Reaction
Nearly halfway through his victory speech on Election Night in Chicago's Grant Park, Barack Obama reached out to those Americans who had voted for his opponent, John McCain. "I hear your voices, I need your help, and I will be your president, too."
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What Is Next for the Anti-Abortion Movement?
Barack Obama's election dealt a blow to abortion opponents, who now have less hope of overturning Roe v. Wade during his term. Experts weigh in on the possibility of shifting the movement's strategy from court battles to a focus on services to reduce or eliminate abortions.
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President Atta Mills of Ghana and Pulpit Wisdom
The continent's man of the moment and President of Ghana, Prof. John Atta Mills, must be a typical African afterall. There is a place for God and the spiritual in his life.
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Get Your Copy of Scandalous Truth. The New Novel by Monica Carter
Can this family survive the scandalous truth?
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Inspirational Deaf-Blind Teacher, Poet Retires
His memories of Helen Keller are vivid, if not entirely favorable: She had big hands, a forceful personality, and not much of a sense of humor.
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The Top Ten Most Popular Articles on Black Christian News, According to our Audience.
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Major Troop Decisions for Afghanistan War Await Obama
Lingering decisions on how quickly the Pentagon can get U.S. forces out of Iraq and into Afghanistan are being pushed off until after the Obama administration takes over next week as military commanders continue to wrangle over where the troops are needed most.
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Tampa Bay Bucs Fire Joe Grudon, Set to Hire Raheem Morris
When Jon Gruden stood atop the podium six Januarys ago — Lombardi Trophy raised into the California night and confetti swirling about — the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their championship possibilities seemed endless. The youngest coach ever to win a Super Bowl was theirs.
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ONLY $15.99. 8-1/2" x 11" glossy calendar opens to 11" x 17". Cover features photo of the First Family with the Presidential seal. Calendar features more than 30 full-color photos from the Obama presidential campaign. Each month features an inspirational quotation.
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The 2009 Black Christian Conference/Convention Season. All major conventions and conferences are listed here at BCNN1.com  
Hampton Ministers’ Conference; 10th Annual First Lady Conference; all 6 Church of God In Christ Conferences; all 4 National Baptist Conventions; Reaching Creatures Conference; E.K. Bailey Expository Preaching Conference; FBFA Conference; Tony Evans' Kingdom Agenda Conference; and more.

National Black Book Festival 2009
May 16-17, 2009 in Houston, TX. Dozens of Authors, Thousands of Reader, All Under One Roof
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ENTIRE VIDEO--NEW! Sermon of the Week
Waiting For a Word, by Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer. Click Here for Video.

On "Being Saved" in Black America
While growing up in a very religious and church-going family, I often heard the phrase "Being Saved." Now to me and my peers, "Being Saved" was a rather spooky and mystical thing, and only the real holy folk could be such — whatever it was.
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Steps to Peace with God
God loves you, and He wants you to live in peace with Him and to receive eternal life. The Bible Says: "...we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Romans 5:1
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What to Do After you Enter Through the Door
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Christian Author of the Week: Monica Carter
Monica Carter is an author, speaker and entrepreneur. She is a former journalist and the author of several titles, including Scandalous Truth, her latest book. She is the president of RootSky Creative, a copywriting and design company that produces websites, brochures, books, newsletters, and more.  E-mail address: monica@monicacarter.com. Website: www.MonicaCarter.com.

Pastor of the Week: Dr. Rudolph W. McKissick, Jr., Pastor of Bethel Baptist Institutional Church in Jacksonville, Florida
Dr. Rudolph W. McKissick, Jr., is Senior Pastor of Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, located in Jacksonville, Florida. Prior to Pastoring in Jacksonville, Dr. McKissick pastured in Virginia and Ohio. He shares the Senior Pastor role at Bethel along with his father Rev. Rudolph McKissick, Sr. Since his return to Bethel in 1995, over 9,000 thousand souls have been added to the ministry, bringing the active discipleship to over 12,000. McKissick is uniquely gifted at blending styles of worship from the very contemporary and urban down to the traditional without sacrificing one for the other. It has resulted in a church that is built around a unique diversity of persons from various age groups and cultures who all gather together in celebrative worship. Dr. McKissick serves as a Doctoral Mentor at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. In this role Dr. McKissick serves as focus group mentor for a group of students who are working towards their Doctor of Ministry degree and will become McKissick Fellows upon graduation. He also serves on several boards: National board member-National Action Network, founded by Rev. Al Sharpton; Jacksonville Community Council Incorporated; and the board of the African American Pulpit Magazine. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Jacksonville University with a double major in the field of music: one in Opera and the other in Sacred Church Music, with a minor in pipe organ performance. He holds the Master of Divinity Degree from the Samuel Proctor School of Religion at Virginia Union University, and the Doctor of Ministry Degree from the United Theological Seminary. Dr. McKissick was awarded the honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree from Bethune Cookman College. He is also a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., as well as Sigma Pi Phi Boule. He is married to the former Kimberly Joy Nichols and they are the proud parents of three beautiful children; Jocelyn, Janai and Joshua. E-mail address: bethelite@bethelite.org. Website: www.Bethelite.org. 
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Music Minister of the Week: Tye Tribbett & G.A.
When one listens to his lyrics and feels the spirit which encompasses gospel performer Tye Tribbett, it's easy to see that Tye is indeed anointed. A native of Camden, New Jersey, Tye -- whose father was a preacher and mother was a choir director -- heard his calling early on. "I always wanted to do something for the Lord," he acknowledges. On his third full-length album Stand Out (also available as a DVD), Tye Tribbett and his aptly named choir, Greater Anointing (G.A.), deliver a series of passionate gospel performances celebrating and sharing the glory of God's Kingdom. Recorded live at Rock Church International in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in August 2007, Stand Out premieres a collection of spirit-filled musical testimonies to the power of the Living Word. With his new songs, Tye Tribbett is ready to stand up and Stand Out for the Rock of Ages. "It's time," he says, "for a new normal to be presented." In 1996, Tye founded a gospel choir, Greater Anointing (G.A.), consisting of a group of family and friends whose hearts were set simply on praising the Creator through the gift of great music. Tye knew from the beginning they'd tapped into something real and glorious. Tye Tribbett -- husband, father of two, Gospel singer, songwriter, producer, preacher and business man -- has touched many with his message. Recognizing that it is all the "anointing of God," Tye stands out not only on what believes, but what he wants people to understand about his calling. "I love the Lord and above all I just want everybody to realize how much better it is to do things God's way," Tye testifies. "You have to actually have to try it for yourself. You can see how God has blessed me, but I would love for you to experience how much better it is to do things God's way. That's what Stand Out is about. Try God's Way, y'all!" E-mail address: Thomas@TheAllianceAgency.com. Website: www.TyeTribbettandGA.com. 

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