How One News Error Shook Baltimore’s Faith Community
The Baltimore Sun's misidentification of Pastor Antoine Burton as a crime suspect has sparked outrage among the city's clergy, Maryland elected officials, and local community leaders, prompting questions about newsroom safeguards, public trust, and the consequences of getting someone's identity wrong.
Finding Fellowship: How A Black Maryland Community Bridged Racial Divides
Jacob Green's documentary "Finding Fellowship" and book "Too Precious to Lose" tell the story of a historically Black community in Maryland that chose reconciliation over retreat and is now threatened by suburban development, while also paying tribute to his grandmother, Ida Pearl Green, who embodied the values of faith, service, and perseverance.
From Prison to Purpose: Transforming Re-entry In San Francisco
Bayron Wilson, co-founder of Urban Alchemy, is working to change the narrative around formerly incarcerated people by providing them with employment, housing, and other services, while emphasizing their value and potential.
Most Christians Want To Give Consistently. Few Actually Do
A new national study of Christian donors found that while 95% of Christian donors surveyed said they aspire to give consistently, only about 30% currently meet that standard, despite economic uncertainty and inflation.
Survey: One In Three Americans Trust AI As Much As A Pastor
Black churches have traditionally been a source of spiritual guidance for Black Americans, but new research shows that many are now turning to AI chatbots for answers, raising questions about the role of technology in the church and the potential for algorithms to compete with pastors.
At Hampton, Black Clergy Weigh Faith, AI, and Change
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.
Turning Grief And Self-Doubt Into Empowerment For Black Women
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 Uses Gospel Music To Build Community And Faith
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.
Six Years Later, Black Churches Refuse To Forget Floyd
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.
‘Reparations Sunday’ Brings A Hot Debate Into Black Churches
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.
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GOP-Controlled Local Boards Restrict Voting On Sundays And Find Other Ways...
Ahead of the midterms, Republican-led states and counties are imposing new voting restrictions, from stricter ID requirements to closed polling places and reduced drop boxes. Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, Iowa and Kansas face changes that could suppress turnout among Black, Latino and young voters in critical Senate and House races, despite scant evidence of voter fraud.
