Faith Leaders Gather To Demand Equality And Justice In Washington, D.C.
Religious leaders from various faiths gathered in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. to demand justice and call for equality in pay, housing, voting rights, public safety, and health care.
Anonymous $20M Gift to HBCU Paul Quinn College Changes its Future
Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas has received a $20 million donation, the largest gift in its 152-year history, which will be used to invest in new academic programs, expand scholarship opportunities, and increase endowment.
Black Church Stands With Family of D’Vontaye Mitchell
Rev. Al Sharpton announced the firing of the security guards responsible for the death of D'Vontaye Mitchell during his eulogy at Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ in Milwaukee, demanding justice for the man who died during a mental health crisis.
How Can Churches Keep Young People From Leaving?
Koinonia Baptist Church in Baltimore has found success in engaging young people by forming genuine relationships, adapting to their needs, emphasizing educational and spiritual growth, and creating a culture of respect and reverence.
Rae Lewis-Thornton’s Faith-Filled Fight Against AIDS
Rae Lewis-Thornton, an ordained Baptist minister living with AIDS, is determined to live life to the fullest and educate others about the disease, despite the challenges of a strict regimen of survival strategies and the stigma still present in the Black community.
Rev. Barber Has A Message For Washington: Poor People Vote
On Saturday, Rev. William Barber III will convene The Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington D.C. and to the Polls, a somewhat unwieldy name for what could be a big political flex.
Weaving A New American Narrative, With Threads Of Spirituality
Religion in the U.S. typically has been binary — Christian or Jewish — and divisive. But a new book of essays contends that a variety of faith traditions can unify through inclusion.
Hampton University Announces New School Of Religion
Hampton University announced a new School of religion recently. This is the HBCUs first partnership with C.O.G.I.C. Second Jurisdiction of Virginia, one of the world’s largest Pentecostal denominations.
The Joyful Tradition Of Dance In Black Church Worship
The spiritual tradition of praising God by dancing in Black church worship services isn’t taught — it’s passed on by observing elders.
Black Churches Lead The Fight For Digital Equity
Only 71% of Black households have broadband internet. The Juneteenth National Digital Equity Bible Study is part of ending this inequity.
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Bynum Opposes Agriculture-FDA Spending Bill, Citing Cuts To Food Assistance Programs
U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., voted against the FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration funding bill, arguing that it would reduce support for food assistance programs and rural communities while increasing challenges for working families.
