The Black Church Can’t Fight HIV Without Confronting Its Past
For decades, stigma and silence have complicated the relationship between faith communities and the HIV/AIDS epidemic. To effectively fight the ongoing health crisis, the Black Church must first confront its painful past to embrace a more inclusive, healing future.
The Woman Behind Dr. King’s ‘Letter’ Is Getting Her Due
Willie Pearl Mackey King transformed scattered scraps smuggled from a Birmingham jail cell into Dr. King's most famous letter. Sixty-three years later, a new foundation is making sure her pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement is finally getting its due.
Is 2819 Church About Jesus — Or Philip Anthony Mitchell?
As Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell's 2819 Church experiences rapid growth in Atlanta, a recent warning from prophet Joshua T. Giles has reignited a debate regarding celebrity and spiritual authority in the Black church.
Yes, It’s Called ‘White People School.’ Here’s What It Teaches
Tamara Johnson-Shealey has launched White People School, a provocative new initiative by the nonprofit Reparations Sunday designed to help white Americans examine their understanding of Black history, systemic racism, and reparations through virtual lectures and field experiences.
Arrests Mark Moral Monday’s Shift From Washington To The States
Bishop William J. Barber II and other faith leaders were arrested in the Hart Senate Office Building on Monday, marking a strategic shift for the Moral Monday campaign toward a nationwide voter mobilization effort titled 100 Days; 1,000 Marches to the Polls.
A Pastor’s Son Builds A Church Of His Own
Rev. Joshua Thomas, son of a prominent Baltimore pastor, has established Freedom Church in metro Atlanta to provide a modern ministry focused on belonging, healing, and digital engagement.
Divorce Means Grieving. Why Doesn’t The Church Act Like It?
Dr. Derren Thompson, senior pastor of More Than Conquerors Worship Center, argues that churches must move beyond silence and provide structured pastoral care to support members navigating the complex grief of divorce.
Myesha Chaney: Divorce Cost Me More Than My Marriage
Former First Lady Myesha Chaney shares how her divorce led to social isolation within her Black church community and inspired her book about spiritual reconstruction.
Can the Black Church Be Reimagined? Harlem First Thinks So
Yale University professor and theologian Rev. Dr. Eboni Marshall Turman launched Harlem First, a new Christian fellowship aimed at creating an inclusive worship community that integrates Black culture, scholarship, and arts.
Divorce In The Black Church: Why Women Often Bear The Blame
Divorced church members, therapists, and ministry leaders reveal that patriarchal traditions can shape who is believed, blamed, and remains part of the congregation after a marriage ends, often leaving divorced women feeling isolated and overlooked.
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Vigil Held For Javits Frimpong, 15-Year-Old Who Was Gunned Down In...
Tributes continue to grow for Javits Frimpong, the 15-year-old who was shot and killed on his way to school in the Bronx last week.
