Religion

The Green The Church summit in Atlanta highlighted the urgent impact of the climate crisis on Black communities, underscoring the pivotal role of Black churches in championing environmental justice, sustainability, and community resilience.

For the third consecutive year, Set the Captives Free Outreach Center will engage in Faith & Blue Weekend, a national initiative aimed at fostering connections between law enforcement and communities. The event invites police officers into the church to participate in prayer, dialogue, and activities with youth, seeking to build trust and understanding.

Dr. W. James "Jimmie" Abbington, a distinguished authority on Black sacred music, was recently appointed as the inaugural professor of Black sacred music at Duke University Divinity School. His untimely passing leaves a profound legacy marked by his contributions to music excellence, scholarly work, and his steadfast advocacy for the preservation of Black church music traditions.

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, Black ministers across the country have issued statements condemning the violence while simultaneously denouncing Kirk's incendiary rhetoric. They caution that Kirk's death should not be misconstrued as martyrdom, emphasizing that his divisive views do not warrant heroism.

On September 15, marking the 62nd anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, Reverend Dr. William Barber II spearheaded a virtual Moral Monday. The assembly aimed to protest against poverty, healthcare cuts, and political violence, while honoring the memory of the four young girls who lost their lives in the tragic bombing.

In response to recent political and social shifts in the United States, including targeted attacks on Black churches and the election of President Donald Trump, a growing number of Black Americans are opting for a permanent relocation to Europe, a movement colloquially known as "Blaxit."

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.