Thousands of activists and concerned citizens gathered in Washington, D.C. on June 29 to demand economic justice and voting rights for the poor, led by national faith leaders Bishop William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis.
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Hampton University announces new school of religion
Hampton University has launched a School of Religion, the first HBCU to offer a doctorate, in partnership with the Church of God in Christ Second Jurisdiction of Virginia, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in theology, religious studies, and ministry.
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Fathers’ best gifts
By Dr. Leeland A. Jones “Turn the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to the fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse.” ~ Malachi 4:5-6 NKJV There are many reasons why Father’s Day is so different from Mother’s Day. Thank God that most of […]
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The hidden pain of church hurt
Church hurt is a common experience for many parishioners, caused by unmet expectations, unhealthy leadership practices, and discrimination, resulting in many leaving their church and seeking therapy to heal.
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Hampton Ministers Conference fosters learning and fellowship
The 110th Hampton Ministers Conference and the 90th Choir Directors and Organists Guild Workshop will bring together thousands of ministers, chaplains, pastors, choir members, organists, musicians and directors for a week of worship, learning, and fellowship.
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PRESS ROOM: Bishop Malone becomes first Black female president of Methodists’ Council of Bishops
Bishop Tracy S. Malone has become the first Black woman to become president of the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church, leading a leadership team that includes Bishop Ruben Saenz, Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton, Bishop Gregory V. Palmer, and Bishop Hope Morgan Ward.
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Obstacles remain as women seek more leadership roles in America’s Black Church
The Rev. Gina Stewart delivered the keynote sermon at the Joint National Baptist Convention in January, sparking a social media firestorm and highlighting the obstacles women in Christian ministry face as they carve out leadership space within the patriarchal culture of the Black Church in America.
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Bishop Leah Daughtry breaks down why you need to vote
Bishop Leah Daughtry, a priestly, prophetic and political preacher’s kid, is using her role in the church to educate and register others to vote, and is concerned about the consequences of Trump’s views on Palestinians and other issues.
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Rev. Lee Michaels, renowned radio talk show host, retires from Heaven 600’s ‘The Morning Experience’
By Gene Lambey, Special to the AFRO Rev. Lee Michaels has retired after over 40 years as a gospel radio host for “The Morning Experience” on Baltimore’s Heaven 600 radio station. Michaels, who officially retired on Dec. 31, 2023, told the AFRO that his time as host of Heaven 600 “The Morning Experience” was “fun […]
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#Faithworks Faith Leader of the Month: Rev. Johnny N. Golden
Ministry name, location and length of service to date: New Unity Baptist Church, 2908 Hamilton Ave., Baltimore, Md., 21214. Celebrating 30th Pastoral Anniversary this year of 2024! Education: Graduate of Forest Park Senior High School Class of 1970; Baltimore, Md. Graduate of University Maryland at Baltimore County (UMBC) with Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies majoring in […]
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Rev. Barber’s bold vision: A revolutionary election year, powered by low-income voters
By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware, Word in Black Imagine working 64 hours a week and being unable to cover basic needs like food, shelter and utilities. Imagine working that many hours at more than one job and still not having adequate health coverage for yourself or your family. Millions of people in the United States […]
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Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi elects first woman and first Black person as bishop
By The Associated Press The Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi recently chose Rev. Dr. Dorothy Sanders Wells as its new bishop, making her the first woman and first Black person elected to lead the church. Wells was selected from a field of five candidates by delegates from 87 congregations. She will replace Brian Seage, who was […]