Religion

Faith leaders are actively opposing the Trump administration's decision to federalize the D.C. police and deploy the National Guard to patrol streets and detain unhoused residents, asserting that their faith mandates resistance.

Michelle Foreman, known as the "Indie Mom of Comedy," has leveraged her working-class Baltimore upbringing, comedic talent, and deep faith to achieve prominence, crafting humor from her life experiences that uplifts and heals audiences.

In a concerted effort to uphold democracy and racial justice, ministers from various faiths across the United States are leveraging their pulpits to denounce President Trump's actions, including the deployment of federal troops in Washington, D.C., and the erosion of voting rights.

Pastors LaKeith and Jerice Kenebrew are navigating the challenges of reconstructing their fire-damaged church and residence in Altadena, California. Amidst these efforts, they continue to offer virtual services to their dispersed congregation and are vocal advocates for equitable treatment of the predominantly Black and Latino community impacted by the blaze.

Author Janet L. Williams, in her latest publication "Life With the Holy Spirit," offers a personal narrative of her experiences with the Holy Spirit, aiming to guide readers in establishing their own spiritual connection.

Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. Angela Ravin-Anderson, is actively opposing racial gerrymandering in Texas, advocating for social justice, and supporting the community through 72 ministries dedicated to assisting those in need in Houston's Third Ward.

Rev. Dr. Valerie Bridgeman established WomenPreach!, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Black women in ministry. The organization equips them with essential tools and resources to navigate and overcome systemic sexism, enabling them to deliver their unique interpretations of the Gospel.

A Black student at Fresno Christian Schools in Fresno, California, experienced racial harassment from a peer, prompting the student's father to allege that the school permits racism to persist and to challenge the institution's adherence to Christian principles.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner's untimely death underscores the profound sacredness of life and highlights the critical need to restore our connection with water, both in physical and spiritual dimensions, as a means to honor his enduring legacy.

Rev. Dr. Missiouri McPhee, an ordained African Methodist Episcopal minister, has embraced her role as a hospice chaplain, offering solace and guidance to patients and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work underscores the profound impact of spiritual care in navigating life's most challenging transitions.