By Dr. Kendrick RobersonWord in Black Although religious freedom and expression are firmly protected in the workplace by the 1964 Civil Rights Act, President Trump’s Office of Personnel Management (OPM)— following the suit of other agencies disregarding standing law and precedent — has issued a memorandum titled, “Protecting Religious Expression in the Federal Workplace,” which […]
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The time is now. The need is great: The Black family reunion must focus on family-owned land
Black family reunions provide a unique opportunity to preserve and leverage family-owned land, which can be used for food security, economic opportunity, and collective power.
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Funeral services announced for Elder Doug Wilson
Doug Wilson, 74, a beloved church elder, will be laid to rest Sept. 17 at Vaughn Greene Funeral Services in Randallstown. Friends and community members remembered him as a gentle and caring leader.
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Empowerment Temple celebrates 25 years of faith and community
Empowerment Temple AME Church is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a black-tie gala on Sept. 19, featuring keynote speaker and founding pastor Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant. Since its launch in 2000, the church has grown from a small Bible study into a movement that blends faith, activism, and community outreach in Baltimore.
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National Trust Offers $50K–$500K Grants to Preserve Historic Black Churches
The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund at the National Trust for Historic Preservation is working to preserve Black churches across the nation.
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National Baptist Convention to Convene 145th annual session in Kansas City
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. will hold its 145th Annual Session in Kansas City, Missouri, from Sept. 7–12, 2025, bringing together pastors, leaders, youth, and families from across the nation under the theme, “Worship, Fellowship, and Growth.”
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Rev. Bryant urges Black Church to spark a moral revival, confront White supremacy on March anniversary
At Metropolitan AME Church in Washington, D.C., clergy and community members marked the 62nd anniversary of the March on Washington with prayer, reflection, and a fiery sermon from the Rev. Jamal Bryant. Bryant urged the Black Church to confront White supremacy, embrace protest over silence, and lead a renewed movement for justice.
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Kirbyjon Caldwell: A pastor’s path from indictment to remorse and renewal
Re-entering public life, Kirbyjon Caldwell confronts lingering stigma while leaning on faith, family and community support.
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Former AME Zion bishop pleads guilty in widespread church fraud case
Staccato Powell, a former bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, pleaded guilty to wire and mail fraud in a scheme to fraudulently gain control of multiple church properties in California, using forged documents and false statements.
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Black Church and Black Press unite to empower Black America
By Black Press USA Newswire Nashville, TN — July 25, 2025: In a historic announcement, a coalition of leading Black faith organizations and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) unveiled a strategic partnership and plan to confront systemic disparities impacting African American communities nationwide. Dr. Boise Kimber, president of the National Baptist Convention, USA; Bishop […]
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Roslyn Chandler Wood, devoted educator and community pillar, dies at 96
Roslyn Chandler Wood, a devoted educator, cultural advocate, and lifelong Baltimore resident, passed away on July 17 at age 96. Family, friends, and community members gathered July 24 to honor her legacy of service, excellence, and empowerment during a heartfelt celebration of life at St. James Episcopal Church.
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Rev. Dr. Zollie D. Bagby Sr. retires after decades of ministry
Rev. Dr. Zollie D. Bagby Sr., longtime pastor of The Village Baptist Church in Baltimore, is retiring at age 85 after more than three decades of ministry and a lifetime of service. Known for his humility, dedication to community, and spiritual leadership, Bagby leaves behind a powerful legacy of faith, family, and outreach.
