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NWN Video: 'Emancipation' Movie Based on True Story of Escaped Slave Dubbed 'Whipped Peter'Watch now (4 min) | In this video version of “News With Nicola,” religion reporter and host Nicola A. Menzie looks at Will Smith’s new movie “Emancipation.” The film is inspired by the true story of “Whipped Peter,” an escaped slave with a scarred back who gave us one of the most…

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Who was "Whipped Peter" and how did his historic photo impact the Civil War? Plus: Director Antoine Fuqua's focus on "sacred motivation"
Ep. 9: True Story Behind Will Smith's 'Emancipation' Movie on 'Whipped Peter'Listen now (4 min) | Who was "Whipped Peter" and how did his historic photo impact the Civil War? Plus: Director Antoine Fuqua's focus on "sacred…
Ep. 8: Black Church Politics and White Evangelical HypocrisyListen now (11 min) | Black churches tend to focus on empowering their congregants and communities to vote, while White Evangelical churches we tend to…
Ep. 7: KevOnStage, Netflix, and TD JakesListen now (7 min) | Christian comedian KevOnStage loses his brother, Netflix produces a Christian horror film based on true events, and Bishop T.D…
Ep. 6: FBI Raid Trump's Home and Trumpvangelicals Lose ItListen now (8 min) | Nicola takes a look at the FBI raid of former President Donald Trump’s home and reaction from his Republican base and loyal White…
Ep. 5: Ex-Fugitive Bobby Love and Wife Talk Redemption, Justice, and FaithListen now (38 min) | Nicola talks with Bobby and Cheryl Love, a couple from New York City whose lives were turned upside down a few years ago when the…
Ep. 4: Church COVID Outbreak, AME on Gay Marriage, Haitian Pastor Arrested (Plus: Jackie Hill Perry)Listen now (23 min) | In this episode of “News With Nicola,” we take a look at a church in Texas that has become the epicenter of a major COVID…
Ep. 3: Indian Boarding Schools, Hillsong Church, and Rioting Pastors (Plus: Dr. Anthea Butler)Listen now (27 min) | In this episode of “News With Nicola,” we look at residential boarding schools and cultural genocide of Indigenous communities…
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Ep. 8: Black Church Politics and White Evangelical Hypocrisy
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Religion reporter Nicola A. Menzie talks news, culture and entertainment, and with the occasional special guest about tough and timely topics impacting Christian communities of color. Video and audio podcasts included.

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