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Vernon AME Church Absorbed the Terror of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Now It Will ‘Teach Truth.’
Vernon AME Church, the last remaining Black-owned structure in the area, is being preserved and turned into a museum and cultural center to teach the truth about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and the history of the church and its congregation.
Spend In The Black’ Turns Faith Into Economic Power
by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware
On a stretch of 75th Street long known for its legacy of Black entrepreneurship, a South Side megachurch is urging residents...
Black Women Built the Black Church. Why Can’t They Lead It?
Despite Black women historically serving as the spiritual backbone of the Black church, fewer than one in ten leadership positions are currently held by women, even as progress in ministerial roles continues.
The People We Don’t See Still Matter: A Reflection On Loss, Dignity, And The Quiet Strength Of Our Pierce County Community
Brandon, a founding client of Eloise's Cooking Pot Food Bank, taught the importance of humility, kindness, and community, and his memory serves as a reminder to check on one another and extend grace.
Rev. Jamal Bryant’s Announcement Ending Target Boycott Met With Fierce Criticism
After 400 days, the nationwide boycott of Target initiated by Black leaders concluded as three of four major demands were met, yet some activists persist in urging the continuation of the boycott.
Why Teaching Black History Is Sacred Work
Claudette Colvin's pivotal act of defiance in 1955, occurring months before Rosa Parks' arrest, has historically been underrepresented in educational narratives. However, her legacy is increasingly being shared within churches and families, emphasizing the importance of recognizing ancestral sacrifices and fostering cultural heritage awareness among future generations.
Mount Zion Baptist Church Celebrates 84th Women’s Ministry Anniversary With Rev. Dr. Cheryl Ivey Green
Mount Zion Baptist Church will celebrate the 84th anniversary of its Women's Ministry on March 22, 2026, with a special worship service featuring Rev. Dr. Cheryl Ivey Green as guest speaker.
Jamal Bryant Ends Target Fast: ‘We Got Three Of Four’
A yearlong boycott of Target, led by Black faith leaders, concluded after successfully prompting the retailer to address demands for greater investment in Black-owned businesses and commitments to corporate equity.
King Street Station Hosts Exhibition Exploring African Heritage And Afrofuturism
The Unspoken Truths Traveling History Museum is hosting an exhibition at King Street Station in Seattle exploring African heritage, historical truth and Afrofuturism, which will be on display through May 9.
National Week Of Prayer Confronts HIV In Black Communities
The National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, observed from March 1-8, is a faith-based campaign that calls religious communities to confront HIV through prayer, education, and advocacy, recognizing that African Americans continue to bear a disproportionate burden of HIV in the United States.