The seminal short film O Happy Day imagines the early days of gay liberation for black gay men Lofton juxtaposes images of black men from late 60s and early 70s films with images of Black Panther ...

NEW YORK (AP) - Edwin Hawkins, the gospel star best known for the crossover hit "Oh Happy Day" and as a major force for contemporary inspirational music, died Monday at age 74. Hawkins died at his ...