China McClain Announces Exit From Black Lightning To Focus On Her Faith: “I Am Doing God’s Work Now And That Is All I’m Doing”

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China McClain Announces Exit From Black Lightning To Focus On Her Faith: “I Am Doing God’s Work Now And That Is All I’m Doing”

China McClain is working on launching her own production company, and the actress and singer hopes to shine a light on positive, Godly things with her films and projects. And even though she's enjoyed Black Lightning, she said staying would be a hindrance in her faith walk.

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