Jonathan Isaac, Orlando Magic’s forward player, was the only player to stay standing during the national anthem at a recent game. He also chose not to wear a Black Live Matter shirt. While talking to the Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks, Isaac cited the Gospel for why he didn’t kneel or put on the shirt. He…

San Fransico Giants pitcher Sam Coonrod created quite a stir in the baseball community after he didn’t kneel during the National Anthem for Black Lives Matter. Coonrod cited his strong Christian faith was the reason. “I meant no ill will by it,” he said. “I don’t think I’m better than anybody. I’m just a Christian.…

In an interview with CNN political commentator Angela Rye, Will Smith shared how he believes that God and love have an important influence on impacting the conversation on race in America. The interview marked the first time that Smith has spoken publically since the death of George Floyd, which sparked protests across the nation against…

Popular music mogul Kanye West announced this week that God instructed him to run for president in 2020. He called Michelle Tidball, a preacher from Wyoming, as his running mate. In West’s post, he called for incumbent Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden to end their race. “For the other candidates, I just…

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