Religion

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has initiated the Reparative Justice Initiative, a strategic effort aimed at confronting systemic racism and inequality within Baltimore. As part of this initiative, the church has committed 15% of its non-committed funds to bolster Black churches and communities throughout the city, underscoring its dedication to fostering equity and reconciliation.

As Black History Month is observed, it is crucial to remain alert to the use of rhetoric that undermines democratic and moral principles. We must steadfastly reject narratives driven by hate, affirming the belief that all individuals are equal in the image of God.

The Black church plays a pivotal role in addressing the disproportionate impact of cardiovascular disease on Black women, particularly during February's Heart Health Month. Through proactive measures, the church promotes awareness and encourages essential lifestyle changes, including regular medical check-ups, dietary adjustments, and increased physical activity.