Houston gospel artists recover from COVID-19

COVID-19 has been devastating to to the world, especially the African American population. With this comes impacts across our arts, and in this case gospel music. Houston artists have dealt with sickness, along with the death of friends and family members, but there is some light on the other side of this disease. Houston artists George Powell and Michael Dixon have recovered from coronavirus after been diagnosed within the past month.

Gospel singer and The Luke Church worship leader Dixon informed his Facebook followers of his recent recovery:

Artist and Fallbrook Church pastor of worship & arts George Powell also recently completed his battle with the virus:

There are over 4,600 cases of COVID-19 in the Houston area as of April 10. Churches have turned to more aggressive online tactics to offer services and accept donations, including replaying past services. For information in your area, text CV19 to 888777 for Harris County Coronavirus updates.