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 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 […]
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NC’s Black Lt. Gov. criticized for saying Christians should be ‘led by men’
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 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., 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 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 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 […]
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UNITED HOUSE OF PRAYER MEMORIAL DAY PARADE CONTINUES LONG ESTABLISHED TRADITION IN DC
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 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 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 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 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 […]