King’s daughter: Humanity at brink due to wars, gun violence
THE REV. BERNICE KING: The study and practice of her father’s philosophy of nonviolence could teach people how to live together peacefully, she said. PHOTO …
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Watch Night dates back to the Emancipation Proclamation
STILL BEING OBSERVED: Each New Year`s Eve at multiracial and predominantly Black churches across the country, it celebrates freedom from slavery, but also the importance …
A photographer’s vision giving S. Carolina its only civil rights museum, documenting history
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) – Much of how South Carolina has seen its civil rights history has been through the lens of photographer Cecil Williams. From …
At a church rectory in Boston, Haitian migrants find hope
AT BETHEL AME CHURCH: "We didn`t expect to receive this welcome or experience because we have no family ties here." PHOTO COURTESY OF BETHELAME.ORG/WATCH BOSTON …
Clergy: Preaching to polarized congregations a challenge,
(RNS) – The Rev. Susan Sparks, a minister and a professional comedian, uses humor in her sermons to help her American Baptist congregation in New …
Santa saves Iowa nativity scene from constitutional violation
ATHEIST GROUP: Raised concerns that the Christian depiction at the public fire station violated the First Amendment. STOCK PHOTO TOLEDO, Iowa (AP) – A Santa …
Jesus’ traditional birthplace now gearing for subdued Christmas
UNDER SHADOW OF WAR IN GAZA: "The economy is crashing," Mayor Hana Haniyeh said on Friday. "But if we compare it with what’s happening to …
In rare opposition to Israel, U.S. to bar extremist settlers
SECRETARY OF STATE ANTONY BLINKEN: "We have underscored to the Israeli government the need to do more to hold accountable extremist settlers who have committed …
After 2 tornadoes, years apart, 2 churches lean on each other
REVS. BOYD AND JOHNSON: Both attended American Baptist College in Nashville, joined Omega Psi Phi fraternity, pastor churches in the same city – and now …
Africa Global: Required Reading
REQUIRED READING: ART IN PUBLIC PLACES: On view through Dec. 10 in The Airspace Around The Art & Recreation Center (ARC), 675 Ali Baba Ave., …