By J.J. McQueen, Special to the AFRO At the turn of each new year the world is always excited about the good things to come. It’s one of those things that gets celebrated no matter what’s happening around the globe. However, you can’t celebrate what’s ahead without first remembering the work of the previous year. […]
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Pastors and churches continue to ‘feed the sheep’
Urban churches continue to provide for members and neighbors.  Epiphany Church, under the leader ship of Pastor Charley Mitchell and Co-Pastor Trevor Chin share food and supplies including safety supplies for the pandemic. Since they are a set up and break down ministry at the League of Baltimore location, they are used to doing the heavy […]
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#FaithWorks: New Beginnings in West Baltimore, LifeBridge Health Celebrates Transformative Project
By J.J. McQueen, Special to the AFRO Grace Medical Center, formerly Bon Secours Hospital, hosted its renovation celebration and demolition ceremony, which marked the transition phase of renovations for the West Baltimore medical facility. In attendance to help celebrate the event was, Daniel Blum, President, Sinai Hospital and Grace Medical Center, Pastor Rodney Morton, Maryland […]
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The Moore Report: What is Lent? And why should one care about it?
By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO The season of Lent is the forty days of fasting, focus and fervent prayers before Easter Sunday. It is six weeks of prayer and fasting on many Christian church calendars that are somewhat solemn and call for self- denial. Some give up sweets, some stop smoking, […]
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#FaithWorks: The Importance of Social Justice & the Black Church
By Shanon Murray, Givelify As we celebrate Black History Month, it’s important to spotlight the role the Black church plays in advocating for various social justice issues within the African American community. Whether it’s tackling food insecurity, police violence, or health disparities, pastors and clergy are continuing the long-held tradition of serving as both faith leaders […]
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#FaithWorks: Issa holy season of Lent
Compiled by Nadia Reese, AFRO Editorial Assistant The Lenten season makes us think of things to eliminate from our lifestyle to put us in a more meditative state in preparation for Easter. Some of our community members had this say about their sacrifices. “During lent season, I vow to give up fast food for 30 […]