Faith leaders arrested at the US Capitol while protesting the proposed federal budget cuts that threaten Medicaid, food assistance, and housing support, calling the cuts a “sin and a shame” that will wreak havoc on America’s “least of these.”
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How a Black Astronaut’s Historic Spacewalk Deepened His Faith
Dr. Bernard Harris, a physician, astronaut, philanthropist, scuba diver, and author, is being honored by NASA as the newest member of its Hall of Fame, and is using his experiences to encourage young people to embrace STEM subjects and dream big.
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Hoodoo vs. Holy Ghost: The ‘Sinners’ Controversy
The horror-drama film “Sinners” has sparked debate over whether it is demonic or a deeper exploration of faith, race, and survival in the Jim Crow South, with some accusing it of promoting “anti-Christian propaganda” and others arguing it respectfully portrays African spiritual traditions like Hoodoo.
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Bishop T.D. Jakes Will Never Stop Preaching, But He’s Stepping Back
Bishop Thomas Dexter “T.D.” Jakes is stepping back from The Potter’s House in Dallas to allow his daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts and her husband Touré Roberts to become the senior pastors, while he will remain as chairman of the board and spiritual overseer.
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There’s More to 2819 Church Than an ‘Obey Cops’ Controversy
Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell, leader of 2819 Church, sparked controversy when he told Black parents to teach their children to respect authority instead of blaming white cops for the killing of Black children.
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A Black Pope? Francis Made it Possible
Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88, was known for his inclusive policies and advocacy for the marginalized, including Black people, and appointed three Black men who are in contention to succeed him.
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‘God’s Gang’: An Animated Series With a Spiritual Special Sauce
“God’s Gang” is an animated series that features an animated team of five justice fighters from different faith traditions, promoting love and diversity through their mission to fight darkness with light.
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Shuttle Ministry: Pastor Divides His Time Between Md. and Tex.
Dr. Kenneth Robinson, co-pastor of DreamLife Worship Center in Randallstown, Maryland, overcame his childhood speech impediment and fear of public speaking to become a successful minister and Christian apostle, and now co-pastors two churches, one in Maryland and one in Texas.
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Can This Chicago Preacher Save ‘The ‘Blacksonian’?
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, has come up with a backup plan to save the Smithsonian Museum’s National Museum of African American History and Culture from being defunded by President Donald Trump’s executive order.
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Under Trump 2.0, It’s Hard — But Not Impossible — to Find Hope
Faith leaders are urging Black Americans to rely on Christianity, history, and self-reflection to find hope and resilience in the face of the Trump administration’s efforts to erase the gains of the Civil Rights Movement.