Kierra Sheard came from a musical family. Her mother, Karen Sheard, and three aunts were part of the Grammy Award winning gospel girl group the Clark Sisters. At nine years old, she secured the Best ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sughnen Yongo is a Midwest writer covering Black women, pop culture. I have compiled a subjective, non-exhaustive list of 50 Black ...

Renowned gospel singer CeCe Winans, a Detroit native, will sing the national anthem at the Green Bay Packers' game against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving at Ford Field in Detroit. Winans has won 17 ...

CECE WINANS: (Singing) I'm safe and sound, serene and calm. SUMMERS: That album, "Alone In His Presence," went platinum, and it won her a Grammy. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "ALONE IN HIS PRESENCE") WINANS: ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival each spring is known for hosting some of the world’s most famous jazz, funk and rock acts. Yet it’s also become a showcase for ...

After a two-year domination of the continental gospel charts and awards, top Kenyan gospel stars Emmy Kosgei and Owen Mwatia, better known as Daddy Owen, stormed into international stardom. They won ...