Religion

The Hampton University Ministers Conference will bring together thousands of pastors, theologians, and lay persons to discuss the future of the Black church, including artificial intelligence, younger clergy, women in ministry, and the challenge of remaining relevant in a rapidly changing culture.

Author Leslie Lee Sanders has released 'Ready to Listen?', a spiritual self-help memoir. The book urges marginalized women to speak up, trust their intuition, and find their voice, addressing years of societal silencing stemming from family expectations, publishing industry pressures, and prevailing political realities.

Voices of Truth, a student-led gospel ensemble from Florida State University, is taking Black sacred music beyond campus walls, blending ministry, outreach and performance while introducing new audiences to the traditions rooted in the Black church.

Black churches across the country are marking the sixth anniversary of George Floyd's murder with prayer vigils, memorial sermons, and racial justice commemorations, as faith leaders warn against the "slow drift toward forgetting" and continue to advocate for racial healing and justice.

Black churches across the US are reviving the debate over reparations, using sermons, educational campaigns, and public acts of witness to argue that reparations are a moral obligation rooted in Scripture.

Pastor Mark Burns blessed a 22-foot golden statue of President Donald Trump at Trump National Doral golf club in Miami, sparking debate over Christian nationalism, political worship, and the Black church's historic distrust of authoritarian power.

Pastor Mark Burns blessed a 22-foot golden statue of President Donald Trump at Trump National Doral golf club in Miami, sparking debate over Christian nationalism, political worship, and the Black church's historic distrust of authoritarian power.

Black church hats have been a symbol of faith, dignity, and creativity for generations of Black women, reflecting a tradition shaped by scripture, post-Emancipation history, and the creativity of Black women across generations.

Rev. Dr. Thema Bryant says that while many Black churches have made progress on domestic violence, too many still pressure women to stay, forgive, and protect the institution instead of protecting survivors.

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.