But his father stood by him through therapy and doctor’s appointments, ensuring he would get the specialized care he needed to affirm his gender and thrive, which Ashton says: “Saved my life.” ...

Sapp and Kirk Franklin have sparked a lively conversation online. Following Sapp’s eyebrow-raising request for a $40,000 donation from his churchgoers, Franklin decided to join the fray with a ...

This piece of writing, variously known as “Father Abraham’s Speech,” “The Way to Wealth” or “La Science du Bonhomme Richard,” is Franklin’s most widely reprinted text. Franklin ...

It’s not unusual to catch a glimpse of a celebrity out and about in downtown Charleston. This time around it was gospel music superstar Kirk Franklin. Franklin went out of his way to compliment ...