Congregants at the Newark church where Whitney Houston got her start are mourning her death. The pop star began singing at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark as a child. At the church this morning, a couple of sympathy cards were tied to a fence post. One is addressed "to the greatest songstress ever." Next to it is a small bouquet of fresh flowers.
Detroit Free Press — Congregants at the Newark church where Whitney Houston got her start are mourning her death. The pop star began singing at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark as a chil... more info