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Following up on last spring’s Religion Hot Topics event, join Word In Black for a second discussion on the status of the Black church from the youth perspective. The event is scheduled for November 11, from 6-7:15 p.m. ET. 

During this edition of the series, Religion and Social Justice reporter Rev. Dorothy Boulware will convene a panel of young people from New Macedonia Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., to discuss the 2819 church, Druski, Glorilla’s collaboration with Kirk Franklin, and what young people look for in a church. She will also take your questions and comments live.

Moderator:

Rev. Dorothy Boulware, religion and social justice reporter for Word In Black

Panelists:

  • Rev. Therm James Jr. (“Pastor TJ”), pastor of Student Life at the New Macedonia Baptist Church in Washington, D.C.
  • Gavin Williams, member of New Macedonia Baptist Church in Washington, D.C.
  • Genesis Broady, member of New Macedonia Baptist Church in Washington, D.C.
  • Ryan Ingram, member of New Macedonia Baptist Church in Washington, D.C.

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