Religion

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, alongside teammates, engaged in a foot-washing ceremony at Severn Elementary School, providing students with new sneakers as part of a Christian service initiative.

A curated selection of Bibles and books ideal for Christmas gifting has been compiled, showcasing new Bible editions, cherished classics, and personal favorites. These selections promise to enrich holiday reading with meaningful and thoughtful content.

In a bid to counter dwindling attendance, churches are discontinuing livestream services, a move critics contend overlooks the potential of technology to expand outreach and disseminate the gospel.

Shauna Henson, guided by her faith, has established a business in Barbados named Uncultured, dedicated to assisting individuals in discovering their true path through expatriate living.

Dr. John Leeke, alongside his daughter Ananda Leeke, has authored "American Change Agent," a book chronicling their exploration into their African heritage, the perilous escape of their ancestors to Canada, and the significant role of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in their family's history.

Community and faith leaders have initiated a week-long economic boycott from November 25 to December 2, urging Black Americans and allies to withhold spending from major corporations that do not support their communities. The movement, "We Ain't Buying It," advocates for redirecting funds toward small businesses and mutual aid, emphasizing the power of consumer dollars in driving social change.

In 1978, the illegal disposal of 30,000 gallons of PCB-laden oil in Warren County, North Carolina, catalyzed a movement for environmental justice. Dr. Ben Chavis, a pivotal figure in this effort, was recently honored at the Mississippi Statewide Environmental Climate Justice Summit for his contributions to the cause.

A Kentucky TikToker conducted a social experiment by posing as a struggling mother in need of infant formula, highlighting a stark contrast in responses from white churches compared to Black churches and mosques.

A coalition of Philadelphia clergy and activists has launched a public campaign advocating for the retention of the Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT), emphasizing its critical role in sustaining essential services such as housing, education, and social welfare programs for the city's low-income population. They argue that eliminating the tax would disproportionately burden working-class and impoverished residents, forcing them to bear the brunt of budgetary shortfalls.

Rev. LaTeka Graham's newly published book, "With Uplifted Hands - Rest," offers a structured 30-day devotional aimed at guiding ministers toward spiritual renewal through the practice of rest, emphasizing the importance of surrender and reflection in their spiritual journey.