500 Voices, One Mission: Reviving Baltimore’s Gospel Sound
Eric Waddell is rallying hundreds of singers to revive Baltimore's Black gospel tradition, which is fading due to shrinking church choirs and arts programs, and to reconnect young people to the legacy of the city's faith music.
Her Calling: Healing Through Music And Medicine
Robin Fay Massie is a full-time school nurse, neonatal intensive care unit nurse, and freelance classical violist who uses her faith, caregiving, and artistry to heal and serve others.
Between Easter and Pentecost, Survival — Not Faith — Came First
Easter is a time of uncertainty, fear, and doubt, but it is also a time of preparation, faith, and purpose, as the disciples of Jesus discovered when they moved from hiding to bold witness at Pentecost.
‘Books, Not Bombs’: Moral Mondays Faith Leaders Slam Iran War
Social justice activists, led by Bishop William J. Barber II, are protesting the US war with Iran, calling for a budget that prioritizes people over war and an end to the moral failure of spending billions on bombs over bread.
Behind the Pulpit, Black Women Battle Violence and Silence
Black women clergy are often reluctant to report harassment, abuse, or violence due to fear of being shamed or not believed, as highlighted by the recent murder of Pastor Tammy McCollum, who was allegedly killed by her husband.
‘Seven Last Words’ Services Unite Black Churches Nationwide
The Seven Last Words is a sacred Black church tradition that has evolved to embrace modern interpretations, diverse voices, and livestreaming, while still providing a powerful meditation on the sacrifice of Jesus and its meaning for today's struggles for justice, community, and hope.
This Pastor Is Flipping Black Church Tradition With Poetry
Rev. Dr. Wanda Bynum Duckett has combined hip-hop, spoken-word poetry and Christian texts to create "Sacred Slam", a unique form of preaching that is attracting people of all ages to the pews.
Why Black Pastors Are Reclaiming Marriage In The Pews
Pastors and lay leaders in the Black church are encouraging couples to consider the benefits of marriage, such as personal happiness, better health, and strengthened faith, while also acknowledging the challenges of commitment and compromise.
Spend In The Black’ Turns Faith Into Economic Power
Salem Baptist Church of Chicago is co-hosting "Spend in the Black" to encourage residents to support Black-owned businesses and rebuild Black wealth, by channeling consumer dollars into the local economy.
Black Women Built the Black Church. Why Can’t They Lead It?
Despite Black women historically serving as the spiritual backbone of the Black church, fewer than one in ten leadership positions are currently held by women, even as progress in ministerial roles continues.
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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.
