by AmNews Staff Reports When news broke of the passing of the Rev. Doctor Calvin O. Butts III, on Oct. 28, 2022, there was an immediate outpouring from New Yorkers and those beyond. New York Attorney General Letitia James said, “Rev. Dr. Calvin Butts was an icon, spiritual leader, and powerful voice for progress. An […]
Category: #FaithWorks
Posted in#FaithWorks
Rev. Calvin Butts, influential pillar of Harlem, dies at 73
By Karen Matthews,The Associated Press The Rev. Calvin O. Butts III, who fought poverty and racism and skillfully navigated New York’s power structure as pastor of Harlem’s historic Abyssinian Baptist Church, died Oct. 28 at age 73, the church announced. “The Butts Family and entire Abyssinian Baptist Church membership solicit your prayers for us in […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Wes Moore, Laity Sunday Guest Speaker at Freedom Temple A.M.E. Zion Church
By Marnita Coleman On Laity Sunday, one day after turning 44, the 2022 democratic nominee for governor of the state of Maryland, Wes Moore, was guest speaker at Freedom Temple A.M.E. Zion Church in South Baltimore, where Rev. Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper is pastor. Laity members were being honored for their outstanding service to ministry […]
Posted inWord In Black
#Faithworks: Meet the Faith-Based Group Mobilizing Black Muslims to Vote
Black people make up 20% of the overall Muslim population in the United States — and organizations like North Carolina’s Muslim Women For are inspiring them to create change. by Nadira Jamerson, Word In Black This is the first story of a series that spotlights the influence of religion in the Black community and the […]
Posted in#FaithWorks
Faith Works Crisscrosses Georgia for Series of Get-Out-the-Vote Rallies to Promote Early Voting
Events to Celebrate Local Faith Institution’s Efforts to Promote Strong Voter Participation and Educate Voters on the Anti-Voting Law – SB 202 ATLANTA, Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Faith Works, Georgia’s unified body of faith leaders fighting against the anti-voting law SB 202, announced today that it would crisscross Georgia during the month of […]
Posted inReligion
T.D. Jakes passes the torch to his daughter Sarah
By ReShonda Tate, The Defender Network Bishop T. D. Jakes has surprised his daughter by handing over the giant Woman, Thou Art Loosed ministry to her. Jakes passed the symbolic torch to Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts at the culmination of the recent Woman, Thou Art Loosed!: Homecoming! conference. The popular minister said that it is […]
Posted inReligion
A time to dance: Rev. Dr. Frances ‘Toni’ Draper announces retirement from pastorship at Freedom Temple AME Zion Church
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven: a time to plant and a time to grow, a time to sing and a time to dance, a time to reign. Now, for Rev. Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, pastor of Freedom Temple African […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
CBCF Update: ‘Gospel Extravaganza’ enlightens Annual Legislative Conference attendees
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com On Sep. 29 the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) held a “Gospel Extravaganza” at Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church in Washington, D.C. Several gospel groups and ministers joined Congressmen in worship. They began the service with “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the Black […]
Posted inBaltimore News
#FaithWorks: Black Girls Vote honors ladies in ministry
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO, mcoleman@afro.com The Baltimore-based organization, Black Girls Vote, hosted its first Ladies in Ministry Luncheon on Sept. 17, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Forum Caterers in Baltimore. Through its outreach arm, the organization put a spotlight on 11 faith-based honorees that have served the community in […]
Posted inReligion
Religion and spirituality associated with higher levels of heart health for African Americans
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO, mcoleman@afro.com Staggering statistics reveal a disparity in cardiovascular health in the African-American community. While heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, hospitalization from heart failure is twice as likely among Blacks, but the table is turning. The Jackson Heart Study, a 20-year research project conducted […]
Posted inNews
#FaithWorks: Local ministry aims to turn Prince George’s County into ‘No Lack Nation’
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO, mcoleman@afro.com When we think of outreach ministry, what usually comes to mind are everyday acts like feeding the hungry, providing donations to shelters, and maybe some prison ministry. But when a church leader is a visionary that can only dream “big” – there’s no telling what outreach will […]
Posted inReligion
#Faithworks: Pastor of Ames Memorial United Methodist Church supports back-to-school initiative, speaks on forthcoming community resource hub
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO As summer vacation comes to a close, Ames Memorial United Methodist Church in Sandtown made sure students were prepared with their annual back-to-school bash. Senior Pastor Rev. Rodney Hudson was excited to see more than 200-300 bookbags and school supplies donated to students a few days before the […]