Historical society volunteer uncovers story of Ridgefield’s first Black church: 'Quite a journey'
Ridgefield resident Christine Jonesmeyer will present her research into the history of the town's first Black church, the ...
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A foundation in faith: Wisconsin's 'Black church' roots run deep
It is prominent on so many streets; a bedrock of the Black community — faith. Its foundation is rooted in the days enslaved Africans first arrived in America. Milwaukee public historian Reggie Jackson ...
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The need for the Black church has not decreased. It has only intensified. | Opinion
Despite claims that it is no longer relevant, the Black church continues to play a vital role in addressing systemic racism and advocating for justice. The Black church is mischaracterized as ...
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From Pulpit to Protest: Black Faith Leaders Outline the Path Forward for Democracy
Black faith leaders and activists unite at Metropolitan AME Church in D.C. to fight against the erasure of Black history and ...
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He Felt God Call Him to Come Out. Now, He Helps Black Churches Become Safe Spaces for Others To Do the Same.
A month later, Crowley was elected Senior Pastor of the historic West Newton church, one of America’s oldest Black congregations. It was six years later, in 2015, that Crowley felt God urge him to ...
Kewanee church organizes Black History event to honor the month’s significance
KEWANEE, Ill. — First Congregational Church in Kewanee hosted Sunday, Feb. 16, a multi-faceted event commemorating all the sides of Black History Month. The Kewanee public joined together to attend ...
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‘Dei’ means of God, Bishop Campbell says at annual Mass celebrating Black History Month
Bishop Campbell concluded that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just societal concepts but divine principles. “To me, ...
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Kewanee church organizes Black History event to honor the month’s significance
KEWANEE, Ill. — First Congregational Church in Kewanee hosted Sunday, Feb. 16, a multi-faceted event commemorating all the sides of Black History Month. The Kewanee public joined together to ...
Baltimore church reckons with past ties to slavery and a ‘burning question’
A Presbyterian church in North Baltimore is using a new art work by a muralist to help reconcile its racist past, including ...
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Washington D.C. judge rules that Proud Boys will lose trademark to members of Black church
A ruling by a Washington D.C. judge on Monday has barred the Proud Boys from selling merchandise using its name or symbols without permission from a Black church in the same city. According to the ...
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Black church vandalized by Proud Boys hopes to use attention for social justice
WASHINGTON − A historic Black church in Washington, D.C., whose Black Lives Matter sign was vandalized by members of the Proud Boys, plans to launch a project Monday to further support its ...