By Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas “We have . . . come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of Now. This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism. Now is the time to make real the promises of […]
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The Moore Report: Is the Sainthood process a game Black Catholics can’t win?
By Ralph E. Moore Jr. “You can’t win. You can’t break even, and you can’t get out of the game. People keep sayin’ things are gonna change, but it looks just like they’re staying the same.” –Michael Jackson, as “Scarecrow” in the musical, “The Wiz” Currently, there are no Black saints from the United States […]
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Black August 2023: Pan African anniversaries to celebrate this month
By Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith Remember the days of old; consider the years of many generations; ask your father, and he will show you, your elders, and they will tell you. Deuteronomy 32:7 This month, we think back to the March on Washington, which occurred 60 years ago this August, along with other significant Pan […]
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Annual Bless Baltimore Prayer Motorcade brings out residents and members of the faith community
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO Ten years after its launch, the annual Bless Baltimore Prayer Motorcade continues to protect the citizens of Baltimore from fatal crimes through prayer. On July 22, more than 346 prayer warriors caravanned around Baltimore interceding as they moved strategically to converge on specific checkpoints for prayer and fellowship […]
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#FaithWorks: National United Church Ushers Association of America to bring annual convention to Washington, D.C.
By Zsana Hoskins, Special to the AFRO The National United Church Ushers Association of America (NUCUAA), a world renowned religious training organization, will be holding its annual national conference from July 31 to Aug 4 at the Hyatt Regency Washington Hotel in Washington, D.C. Local churches from across the city have been invited to participate […]
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Some critics see Trump’s behavior as un-Christian. His conservative Christian backers see a hero
By David Crary, AP National Writer For eight years, Donald Trump has managed to secure the support of many evangelical and conservative Christians despite behavior that often seemed at odds with teachings espoused by Christ in the Gospels. If some observers initially viewed this as an unsustainable alliance, it’s different now. Certain achievements during Trump’s […]
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PRESS ROOM: Celebrating excellence in gospel music: winners of the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards revealed, with the Pastor Mike, Jr. sweeping the ceremony with the eight trophies
(Black PR Wire) LAS VEGAS, NV – The highly anticipated 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, the “Greatest Night in Gospel Music,” culminated in a spectacular celebration of talent, faith, and inspiration. Hosted by Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards captivated audiences with powerhouse performances and heartfelt moments […]
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Black Music Month: a salute to the Black church
By Ralph E. Moore JrSpecial to the AFRO Black entertainers may be varied in genre and style, but from Aretha Franklin to Marvin Gaye, many have a shared background of growing up and honing their skills in the Black church. The most powerful soul singers to walk this Earth started out singing in houses of […]
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Black nun who founded first African American religious congregation advances closer to sainthood
By Luis Andres Henao, The Associated Press Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange ─ a Black Catholic nun who founded the United States’ first African American religious congregation in Baltimore in 1829 ─ has advanced another step toward sainthood. Under a decree signed by Pope Francis on June 22, Lange was recognized for her heroic virtue, and […]
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The AFRO hosts Juneteenth breakfast honoring community leaders
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The Juneteenth holiday was a day spent celebrating Black freedom and liberation all across the nation. The Black media authority joined in the festivities by hosting a breakfast where some of Charm City’s most impactful faith leaders were honored. Rev. Dr. A.C.D Vaughn was posthumously recognized for his […]
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Bishop Vashti Mckenzie jumpstarts NCC leadership with a call to action
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor Members of Kingdom Fellowship AME Church welcomed leaders from the National Council of Churches (NCC) during their impact week for “A Call to Action” reception on June 15. Amidst shape shifting conversations with narratives that furthered the faith perspective in politics, Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie was duly recognized for […]
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Funeral Arrangements for Retired Bishop Richard F. Norris
By The Christian Recorder Bishop Norris’s service arrangements are as follows: Saturday, June 24, 2023 St. Matthew AME Church215 N. 57th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19139 Viewing 8:00 a.m.Celebration of Life Service 10:00 a.m. Internment:Laurel Hill West225 Belmont AvenueBala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Hotel:Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel3549 Chestnut StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19104 Guests can call 1-888-627-7071 to make […]
