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.

Reverend Jesse Jackson speaking to a Democratic gathering at the Cheyenne Civic Center on April 20, 1989.

The Complicated Legacy of Jesse Jackson

Haleluya Hadero

Six Christian leaders reflect on the civil rights giant’s triumphs and tragedies.

Images of 8 of the black leaders mentioned.

20 Black Leaders Who Inspired the Church

Compiled by Haleluya Hadero and Sho Baraka

African American Christians reflect on Rebecca Protten, Vernon Johns, and other thinkers who influenced their faith.

Kelly Rowland as Leah Caldwell and Clifford “Method Man” Smith as Jarrett Roy in Relationship Goals.

How A Pastor’s Book Inspired a New Rom-Com

Haleluya Hadero

Mike Todd’s book, Relationship Goals, gets a spotlight in a film aimed at both Christian and secular audiences.

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News

Died: Claudette Colvin, Unsung Civil Rights Pioneer

Haleluya Hadero

As a teenager, Colvin challenged Montgomery’s segregation law and prevailed.

The book cover.

Review

What to Do About Reparations

Haleluya Hadero

A new book values justice for Black Americans, but its secular thesis only goes so far.

An illustration of a woman’s silhouette filled with various icons, such as a sun, a globe, a serpent, a Bible, and others.

Tarot Cards, Shrines, and Priestesses

Haleluya Hadero

The quest for an authentic spiritual heritage has led some Black Christian women down a dangerous path.

An illustration of two friends among a group of people gathered around a campfire.

Witnessing Is The Church’s Work

A note from CT’s editorial director in our January/February issue.

Images from three articles in the list.

The Best of CT’s Big Tent Initiative in 2025

CT Editors

Glimpses of the diversity within the evangelical church in the United States.

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How to Forgive When You’re Deeply Offended

Haleluya Hadero

A new book from Bible teacher Yana Jenay Conner offers a blueprint for living out a difficult spiritual practice.

People walking to work.

Tackling Unemployment

Interview by Haleluya Hadero

The head of The T.D. Jakes foundation on job assistance and economic empowerment.