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 […]
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Word In Black adds religion reporter with funding from Henry Luce Foundation
January 26, 2024 — Word In Black, a groundbreaking collaboration of 10 legendary Black news publishers and a program managed by Local Media Foundation, has received a $300,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation to establish a religion and social justice desk. This funding will allow Word In Black to delve into the intersection of […]
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Gospel performer Kirk Franklin apologizes after son releases obscenity-laced audio
Kirk Franklin performs during the Dove Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) The elder Franklin, speaking in a video posted on his Twitter account, said the two got in an argument that his son recorded. By Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service (RNS) — Gospel entertainer Kirk Franklin has posted […]