Haleluya Hadero

Staff Editor

Haleluya Hadero is the Black church editor at Christianity Today. Previously, she was a business reporter at The Associated Press, where she covered online retail and technology with a focus on Amazon, TikTok and internet culture. Haleluya holds a B.A. in Political Science and a master’s degree in journalism. She lives in South Bend, Indiana with her husband, Matt.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in newly designed vehicles in Washington DC.

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DC Churches to Trump: Stay Out of Our Parking Lots

Haleluya Hadero

Ministers protest presence of federal officers scaring people away from houses of worship.

The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC.

Black History at the Smithsonian Can’t Be Told with Half-Truths

Haleluya Hadero

No institution is above scrutiny, but the Trump administration’s planned overhaul could obscure the work of God in American history.

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Pastor Accuses Black Church Leaders of Taking Target Donation During Boycott

Haleluya Hadero

Four predominantly Black denominations are facing blowback from Jamal Bryant, who has led a months-long boycott of the retailer.

Chris Singleton standing in front of a church.

Ten Years After Charleston

Haleluya Hadero

Chris Singleton’s mother was killed at the Mother Emanuel church shooting a decade ago. He’s still preaching unity and love.

T. D. Jakes in a suit next to daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts

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T.D. Jakes Hands Over Leadership of Dallas Megachurch

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The next generation takes the helm at The Potter’s House.

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Atlanta Pastor Apologizes for Remarks Blaming Police Killings on Disobedience

Haleluya Hadero

Philip Anthony Mitchell, who leads 2819 Church, said his teaching on complying with earthly authorities contained “harmful” framing around police violence.