By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO For generations, family Bibles held information on the important occurrences that took place in the Black family. African Americans trusted their bibles for much more than sacred writings— they also relied on the book to discover those who went before them. Take a peek into that gigantic bible […]
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#Faithworks: Monthly news
Please sign up here for our #Faithworks newsletter which is filled with inspirational Faith Content that highlights religious leaders in Black communities, faith-based articles, inspirational quotes of the month, and a monthly faith-based poll where readers can express their thoughts. Meet our Faith leader of the month of August – Rev. Dr. Emmett S. Young […]
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#FaithWorks: Healing prayers for Episcopal Bishop Michael Curry
By AFRO Staff Healing prayers are being requested for Bishop Michael Curry who became ill in Raleigh, North Carolina over the Memorial Day weekend. The presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church was reportedly hospitalized and underwent various testing for internal bleeding and a heart condition. Bishop Curry has been discharged, is working on a modified […]
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Stillmeadow Peace Park: innovative environmental education at work
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO In a culture where childhood is defined for so many by electronic devices and video games played indoors, exposure to nature is limited to short walks from a building to a vehicle. Too many of our children know too little about the natural world. The generation at hand, […]
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Local faith leaders and residents join together for National Day of Prayer
By AFRO Staff Prayer warriors across the country came together for the National Day of Prayer, which took place on May 4. The event encouraged people to worship with friends and strangers alike in churches, synagogues and public spaces. In Baltimore, rabbis, pastors and members of the faith community enjoyed live music, prayer and performances […]
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#FaithWorks: Ministers’ Wives Alliance of New Shiloh Baptist Church hosts 2023 Debutantes for Christ Luncheon
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO Under the leadership of President and First Lady, Rev. Monique T. Carter, The Ministers’ Wives Alliance of New Shiloh Baptist Church hosted the debutante tradition a 21st-century, spiritual makeover this year in Baltimore. The 2023 Debutante for Christ Luncheon introduced an eight-member graduating class that included Dana Ellis, […]
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Tony Dungy delivers keynote address for Baltimore City Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fundraiser
By DaQuan Lawrence, Special to the AFRO The Baltimore City Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Baltimore City FCA) and the Park Heights Saints Football club recently hosted the Annual Victory Celebration and Fundraiser banquet at Martin’s West in Baltimore. The event took place May 1 and honored Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and his wife, […]
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#FaithWorks: Reflections on receiving a Morehouse Lifetime Achievement award
By Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook “This is the Lord’s doing…It’s marvelous in God’s eyes” Thursday, April 13th, the date of my late father’s birthday, has become a major day in my life story and history. On Thursday, April 13th, 2011, I was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become our country’s Ambassador at Large for […]
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Energy company cuts power for Baltimore church as pastor insists $30K bill is incorrect
By Leonardo Blair, Senior Features Reporter, The Christian Post In the last 34 years that he has operated his 800-member Friendship Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland, the Rev. Alvin Gwynn Sr. says his average monthly energy bill has hovered around “maybe $1,200.” About two months ago, however, Gwynn claimed in an interview with The Christian […]
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#FaithWorks: How Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church is changing lives in Washington, D.C.
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO Traditionally, when we think of hunger, images of children with swollen bellies from third-world countries come to mind. Not so in today’s time– food insecurity is a global epidemic and a growing concern in our nation. In Washington, D.C., and the surrounding region, 33 percent of the population […]
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Funeral service for Rev. Dr. Alfred C.D. Vaughn draws elected officials, faith leaders and friends from around the country
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Hundreds packed into West Baltimore’s Sharon Baptist Church on the corner of Presstman and Stricker streets on April 1 to honor the life and legacy of the Baltimore legend, the Rev. Dr. Alfred C.D. Vaughn. “Don’t you hear the bells ringing? Don’t you hear the angels singing ‘Glory, Hallelujah? Jubilee!’ […]
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#FaithWorks: Churches can fix food insecurity in Black Baltimore
By Rev. Dr. Heber Brown IIISpecial to the AFRO Feeding the hungry has been a cornerstone of the Christian church since the very beginning. In fact, long before nonprofit organizations and government agencies showed up on the scene to address hunger, churches had been in the fight for food security for many generations. From soup […]
