Religion

In 2019, a federal appeals court ruled that the school board in Washington State was correct when it fired Coach Joe Kennedy for praying publicly. A judge of the Ninth Circuit said, “A coach’s duty to serve as a good role model requires the coach to refrain from any manifestation of religious faith — even when the coach is plainly not on duty.” Where does freedom start and stop? Kennedy’s case has sparked controversy, landing in the Supreme Court this past week debating just how far can a person express religious freedom in public spaces.

In the 1In the 1960s, Professor Shaneen Dee Williams writes, Black nuns were often discouraged or blocked by their white superiors from engaging in the civil rights struggle.

ommittee of Mt. Zion Baptist Church will presentation of their choice for the Senior Pastor candidate to the congregation this Friday, April 29 at 6:00 p.m. During the presentation, which will be held via Zoom, the committee will present the candidate’s background, education, pastoral and community experience.

Pastor Carey G. Anderson of First A.M.E. of Seattle (FAME) has announced that he is running for the seat vacated by State Rep. Jesse Johnson of the 30th District.

The members of the Greater New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church would like to invite everyone to their celebratory drive-by anniversary for their Pastor and First Lady, Rev. and Sis. Dana E. (Kristie) McClendon.

Dr. James W. Washington Jr. was a phenom in his time and today.

The Mount Zion Baptist Church Women’s Ministry invites you to a Sunrise Community Conversation on Health, Wellness, Cancer Survivorship, Equity and Advocacy for African American Women.

The Seattle King County NAACP Branch identified over 75 families from various schools within King County who needed assistance during this Christmas season.

Mary Hopkins is completing her last duties as President of the Mount Zion Women's Ministry. 

The Mount Zion Women’s Ministry will be assisting the Day of Caring Committee as they host their annual Christmas event.