Obama defends American faith amid GOP critique

WASHINGTON (AP) - The president of the United States is defending his faith in America, confronting GOP efforts to undercut his leadership and raise questions about his patriotism as he seeks re-election...

Black atheism represented through social media

theGrio

New York Times - In the two years since, Black Atheists has grown to 879 members from that initial 100, YouTube confessionals have attracted thousands...

First lady Serita Jakes has her 'own wings'

Sophia Nelson

theGRIO Q&A - We know her as the wife of Bishop TD Jakes, the gifted pastor, orator, best-selling author, successful movie producer, and the founder and spiritual leader of the Potter's House ministries in Dallas, Texas...

'Prosperity gospel' is popular in black church

Mashaun D. Simon

theGRIO REPORT - Prosperity gospel is not a new concept, contrary to popular belief. The prosperity gospel movement dates as far back to at least the 1940s and 50s...

The black church is losing faith in big banks

Mashaun D. Simon

theGRIO REPORT - As the fight against big banks and Wall Street carries on, Aaron Williams said he believes black churches are not doing enough...

Black Christians trade 'hallelujah' for African chants

Chika Oduah

theGRIO REPORT- More black Christians are exploring and adopting West African-derived faiths - are they abandoning Christianity?

Black Mormons weigh Romney-Obama match-up

Chika Oduah

theGRIO REPORT- African-American Mormons grapple with two traits of their identity that have faced historic discrimination: one is being black and the other -- being a Mormon...