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(OSV News) - Servant of God Thea Bowman's canonization cause is moving ahead, with a Mass and ceremony marking the closure of the cause's diocesan phase to be held Feb. 9 at the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle in Jackson, Mississippi. Bishop Joseph R. Kopacz of Jackson will celebrate a Mass of thanksgiving at noon followed by an official closing session of the diocesan phase of the canonization process,

(AP)-A new wave of artists is transcending traditional notions of Christian music, drawing young global audiences to faith-based rap, Afrobeats and R&B. Often boosted by social media, many of them got their start with independent labels or by uploading self-made songs to streaming platforms. Now, bigger labels and streaming services are catching on. People are looking for "something soul-feeding, something forward-looking, positive," said James "Trig" Rosseau Sr., CEO of Holy

By Jheri Hardaway In the annals of North Carolina A&T State University history, certain names are etched in stone. But for former U.S. Congressman Edolphus "Ed" Townes, those names-Bluford, Gibbs, Harrison-aren't just buildings; they are the backdrop of a radical political awakening. I sat down with the Congressman to discuss his journey from Chadbourn, NC, to the halls of power in Washington D.C., and the pivotal, sometimes heart-stopping moments at

The year 1965 stands out as one of the most pivotal, and violent years in the history of the Civil Rights Movement. It was a year marked not only by powerful acts of resistance and monumental legislative change, but also by a devastating wave of violence both within Black communities and waged against them by institutions, vigilantes, and deeply embedded systems of racism. At the center of this turbulent year

NC NEWSLINE - People often don't think about lineworkers until the power goes out. But as blizzards and hurricanes become larger and stronger, and North Carolina's population grows, the need for energy workers will increase in coming years as well. Duke Energy is hoping to meet some of that demand by investing $500,000 in North Carolina's community colleges to help train future workers for the utilities industry. "North Carolina's energy

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] Energy Saver NC is now available to applicants in all 100 counties, Gov. Josh Stein announced on Feb. 10, 2026. (Photo: Christine Zhu/NC Newsline)[/caption] NC Newsline - Energy and utility costs are a major concern for North Carolinians, with more than half saying they're unaffordable. But the state is making strides towards energy efficiency and lowering costs for residents, Gov. Josh Stein said on Tuesday. Energy

[caption id="attachment_16065" align="alignnone" width="912"] Speaking to the media after the game, Walker said the Super Bowl was the first time his father had been to a NFL game because he's uncomfortable in crowds.[/caption] SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Kenneth Walker III is running into free agency with a Super Bowl MVP. Walker capped a prolific postseason with another big performance on the ground to help the Seattle Seahawks beat the

Nationwide - In her children's book, Little Miss Linda Speaks Out About Diversity, Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway speaks to the issue of colorism and the impact it can have on a child. Colorism is when someone is discriminated against based on the color of their skin within their own race. For example, in the Black community, it is often the light-skinned complexion competing against the darker-skinned complexion. The lighter-skinned complexion

New York (AP) - To better understand some of the significance of Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime performance on Sunday night, start at the end. "God Bless America," were the first and few English-language words uttered by the Spanish-language performer, who then proceeded to list countries in the Americas, including the United States and Canada. Behind him, a screen read: "The only thing more powerful than hate is love,"

THE GUARDIAN - Many TikTok users across the US say they're rethinking their relationship with the platform since its ownership and terms and conditions have recently changed, with some citing censorship and lack of trust as reasons why they're removing themselves from the app. Keara Sullivan, a 26-year-old comedian, says TikTok jumpstarted her career and provided a pathway to getting a manager and a literary agent. "I'm not one of