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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Bishop Eddie Long on weight loss: I stopped eating from a ‘slave menu’

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US Episcopal Church installs first black leader

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Tyler Perry lays hands on T.D. Jakes, donates $1 million

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Leontine Kelly: African-American United Methodist female bishop dead at 92

Leontine T.C. Kelly, the first African-American woman elected as a bishop by the United Methodist Church, passed away on June 28th at the age of 92…
/ July 2, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Daughter files bankruptcy for mom swindled out of her home

VIDEO – An alleged con who swindled a senior out of her house has local and federal agencies working to solve the case, which involves a former LAPD officer and the bishop of a local church…
/ March 15, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Eddie Long 'crowning': Why do black churches often put pastors on a pedestal?

OPINION – Too often for comfort, as in the case of Bishop Eddie Long, this trust and power is abused and corrupted…
/ February 3, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Eddie Long crowned 'king': New Birth criticized for ceremony that went viral

theGRIO REPORT – In a controversial video, widely being circulated on YouTube, the beleaguered megachurch pastor Bishop Eddie Long is shown participating in an elaborate ceremony where is he crowned ‘king’…
/ February 3, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Bishop Eddie Long is crowned 'king in God's government' (VIDEO)

VIDEO – At around 5 minutes, the video takes a turn as Messer wraps an emotional Eddie Long in the scrolls. After more prayer and being fully wrapped in the scroll, which is said to be
/ February 2, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

New Birth's future uncertain after Eddie Long leaves

ATLANTA (AP) – When Bishop Eddie Long was accused of sexual misconduct by former church members, his congregation rallied around him and his wife stood by his side…
/ December 5, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

From Herman Cain to Eddie Long: High-profile Atlanta black marriages fail publicly

OPINION – This past weekend was very eventful on the high-profile ‘Atlanta black marriage’ front…
/ December 5, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Eddie Long 'taking time off' from New Birth after wife files for divorce

LITHONIA, Ga. (AP) – Megachurch leader Bishop Eddie Long has announced he’s taking time off to focus on his family after his wife filed for divorce…
/ December 4, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Bishop Eddie Long's wife has filed for divorce

theGRIO REPORT – Bishop Eddie Long’s wife has filed for divorce, according to statement released this Friday…
/ December 2, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Did Eddie Long lead parishioners in Ponzi scheme?

theGRIO REPORT – The 10 current and former members of Long’s New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Georgia allege the Bishop persuaded them to invest in a scheme that wiped out at least $1 million in their retirement savings…
/ October 22, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

New lawsuit filed against Bishop Eddie Long, church

WSBTV – Ten current and former members of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church are suing the church and Bishop Eddie Long…
/ October 21, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Bishop Eddie Long to accusers: I want my money back

theGRIO REPORT – Bishop Eddie Long has told his accusers that he wants his money back…
/ October 4, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Fifth Bishop Eddie Long accuser revealed

theGRIO REPORT – Centino Kemp never filed a law suit against Bishop Eddie Long, instead stepping forward with additional allegations when the four young men filed suit…
/ July 28, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Plaxico Burress pleads for chance to join Dolphins

Free agent receiver Plaxico Burress went on record this week to say he would love to suit up for the Dolphins in 2011, even though the team has shown no signs of interest in him…
/ July 19, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Debt crisis may help Obama woo independent voters

WASHINGTON (AP) – Polling by the Pew Research Center suggests that unaligned voters are increasingly alarmed about the prospects of failing to raise the debt ceiling by Aug. 2…
/ July 17, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Eddie Long scandal forces clergy to choose sides

OPINION – Forgiveness does not mean there is no worldly debt to pay…
/ June 8, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Eddie Long looks ahead after sex suit settlement

LITHONIA, Georgia (AP) – Long did not address the allegations or the settlement from the pulpit. Details of the resolution have not been disclosed…
/ May 31, 2011