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Blessing of the Elders – Museum of the Bible Wades in the Waters of America’s Racial Divide

by Deborah Bailey AFRO DC EditorJune 24, 2022June 24, 2022

By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor How do you get Shirley Caesar, Vashti McKenzie, Tony Evans, A.R. Bernard and T.D. Jakes in the same room for three hours? Blessing of […]

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Breaking News: Bishop E. Anne Henning Byfield joins Wilberforce University Board of Trustees as Chancellor

by The Christian RecorderJune 21, 2022June 21, 2022

By The Christian Recorder Wilberforce University, the nation’s first, private historically Black college/university (HBCU) welcomes Bishop Anne Henning Byfield as its newest member to the university’s board of trustees. Bishop […]

Posted inReligion

NC’s Black Lt. Gov. criticized for saying Christians should be ‘led by men’

by AFRO StaffJune 15, 2022June 15, 2022

By AFRO Staff Mark Robinson, North Carolina’s first Black lieutenant governor, again is under a harsh spotlight for what critics called misogynistic statements at a Charlotte church. Speaking at Freedom […]

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Breaking News: Rev. Betty Whitted Holley, Ph.D. elected as Chair of the Commission on Accrediting for The Association of Theological Schools

by The Christian RecorderJune 14, 2022June 14, 2022

By The Christian Recorder Rev. Betty Whitted Holley, Ph.D., was elected today to serve as Chair of the Commission on Accrediting for The Association of Theological Schools. The Commission on […]

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The Moore Report: Holy Bad Attitudes and Behaviors: “Subversive Habits,” a book about White racism among nuns in the Catholic Church

by Ralph E. Moore Jr.June 4, 2022June 4, 2022

By Ralph E. Moore, Jr., Special to the AFRO If you have ever had your hand slapped by a sister in school or you were treated lovingly, I recommend a […]

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McKenzie Scheduled to Travel to Uvalde, TX, as NCC Releases Statement on Tragic Mass Shooting

by Special ReportJune 2, 2022June 2, 2022

By National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC) Washington, DC – The National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC) announces that Bishop […]

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Maryland Episcopal diocese awards $175K in reparations fund grants

by Associated PressMay 31, 2022May 31, 2022

By The Associated Press The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland has awarded $175,000 in grants to community organizations from a fund established to make reparations for systemic racism and slavery. The […]

Posted inWashington D.C. News

UNITED HOUSE OF PRAYER MEMORIAL DAY PARADE CONTINUES LONG ESTABLISHED TRADITION IN DC

by Deborah Bailey AFRO DC EditorMay 29, 2022May 30, 2022

By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor The long awaited Memorial Day weekend has begun in Washington DC. Nothing represents a traditional Memorial Day weekend in Washington DC like the gathering […]

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Baltimore Masters share wisdom on the ministry of music

by Special to the AFROMay 23, 2022May 30, 2022

By Belinda Merritt, Special to the AFRO Music ministry is considered one of the most important ministries in the local church and should be acknowledged as a sacred office. Your […]

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AFRO EXCLUSIVE: Op-ed: D.C.-Area Pastors on Rise of Antisemitism

by Special to the AFROMay 12, 2022May 12, 2022

By Bernie Dorsey and Durant K. Harvin III History is riddled with examples of people and nations that allow danger to gather on their doorsteps in the belief that evil […]

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Rev. Barber: Conviction after NC protest ‘badge of honor’

by Associated PressMay 11, 2022May 11, 2022

By The Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A civil rights leader said Tuesday that he won’t stop raising his voice for the poor, uninsured and downtrodden, although his trespassing […]

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AFRO Exclusive: Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie named Interim President and General Secretary of the National Council of Churches of Christ (NCC)

by Special to the AFROMay 10, 2022May 10, 2022

By Special to the AFRO May 10, 2022, Washington, DC – Today, the Governing Board of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC) welcomed Bishop Vashti […]

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