Religion Archives - Global Black History

How TB Joshua Established a Controversial Religious Empire

TB Joshua, the popular Nigerian charismatic preacher and televangelist, who has died at the age of 57, left a conflicting legacy. The co-founder of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations megachurch was hailed by his ardent followers as a “true man of God” and a…

Central Africa Featured ReVision by Samantha Johnas July 19, 2018

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Why was the American Baptist Church Aiding the Savage Henry Morton Stanley?

The Livingstone Inland Mission (LIM) was an evangelical missionary society that operated in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo between 1878 and 1884. Although this mission was initially funded by Henry Grattan Guinness and his wife Fanny, it was…

Culture East Africa Featured Politics The Caribbean by Editor December 18, 2017

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The Wedding of Ethiopian Prince Yoel and His American Beauty

This was the most sought out invitations on the Washington DC social scene of 2017; the wedding of Ethiopian Prince Yoel Makonnen to his American girlfriend Ariana. The theme of the wedding was “Old World Aristocracy meets New World Charm”. Prince Yoel…

America Culture by Editor June 15, 2017

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Southern Baptist Convention Refuses to Condemn Alt-Right/ White Supremacy

**Update** After much public ridicule, the Southern Baptist Convention finally decided to pass the resolution condemning the Alt-Right. Dwight McKissic, an African American preacher drafted the resolution condemning al-right/ white supremacy for the Southern Baptist Convention. The resolution he drafted describes white nationalism…

Culture East Africa by Editor June 5, 2017

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The Christian Kingdom in Ethiopia 800- 1270 A.D

In 800 A.D., the capital of Ethiopia was moved from Aksum to the central highlands. From about 1000 A.D., Ethiopia exported gold and ivory to Egypt but remained a largely agriculturally based economy. From about 1150 A.D., the Zagwe kings took control…

Culture by Editor May 30, 2017

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Role of Islam in the Destruction of African Society

In a quest to grow their religion around the world, Muslims set their sights on the African continent. Muslims moved in to Africa around 639 B.C. and began attempting to establish an Islamic State by using force.They mostly inhabited present day Benin,…

Africans With Global Voices America Life Video by Editor February 27, 2017

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Kirk Franklin’s Dress & Anti Family Agenda

The black church is one of the oldest institutions in the American black community. It is the cornerstone of society and helped birth the civil rights movement and end segregation. The church has remained as the lone voice in the wilderness preserving…

Europe by Editor December 8, 2016

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Britain & Missionaries in Africa: Commerce, Christianity and Civilization

The first European missionaries to Africa can be traced back to missions in Ethiopia and the Congo in the 15th and 16th centuries. When the Portuguese arrived in Ethiopia, they found the locals practicing Coptic Christianity. In the early, 17th century, Jesuits…

Europe by Editor May 5, 2016

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Portuguese Catholic Missionaries in Mbanza, Kongo -Africa

The Portuguese were some of the earliest Europeans to establish trading posts along the coasts of East and Southern Africa. As they ventured into Africa they traveled with Catholic missionaries. Portuguese priests and Jesuits were known to accompany most early expeditions to…

America Society by Editor November 6, 2015

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Why Are Black Preachers Endorsing Donald Trump?

In our first article on Donald Trump titled, "The Endorsement of Donald Trump by Black Clergy" we focused on the announcement by Pastors Darrell Scott and George Bloomer endorsing his candidacy. In this article we will articulate why their endorsement of Donald…