You might expect to hear tracks from Jay-Z’s “4:44” in the club, at a party or listening in your car. What may be surprising is to hear his “The Story of O.J.” as part of a praise dance in church.

The spiritual tradition of praising God by dancing in Black church worship services isn’t taught — it’s passed on by observing elders. Joy in a Black church worship setting often leads to physical ...

SALISBURY — Hall’s Chapel Primitive Baptist Church will be the site of the third annual Praise in the Parking Lot on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature gospel groups, praise ...