Vashti Murphy McKenzie, the first female bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, delivered a searing sermon at The National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., calling the faithful to “put feet to their prayers” and reflecting on the cultural wars and book bans in the U.S.
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Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93
Faith Ringgold, an award-winning author and artist who broke down barriers for Black female artists and became famous for her richly colored and detailed quilts combining painting, textiles and storytelling, has died at the age of 93.