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The search for his roots led Dr. John Leeke on a journey that scrambled his understanding of his history and his faith. But it also unearthed his ancestors' origins in Africa, their harrowing journey to freedom in Canada, and their strong ties to the African Methodist Episcopal Church, which likely helped book them passage on the Underground Railroad. He's compiled his family's tale, and his own social justice work, in a new book, "American Change Agent."

How Ancestry and Faith Shaped One Man’s Fight for Justice

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware December 5, 2025December 9, 2025

For Black business leaders, finding fellowship can be challenging; more so if they are people of faith. But Iron Forums have provided an important community for Black CEOs and business owners, who share leadership tips infused with lessons from scripture.

In ‘Iron Forums,’ Two Black Women CEOs Find a Faith Community

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware December 4, 2025December 5, 2025

Cropped shot of a handsome young black businessman sitting with his hands together in his home office and praying

A Pastor Wants Black Men Praying Together at Sunrise

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

Shopping cart in parking lot Black Friday boycott

Faith Leaders Rally Communities for a National Spending Blackout

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

When a Kentucky woman, posing as the destitute mom of a starving newborn, randomly asks churches to help, a surprising number turned her down flat. But a handful of Black churches agreed to help, no strings attached. They won praise on social media for following Christ's teachings to feed and clothe the stranger.

Viral TikTok: Will Black or White Churches Feed a Hungry Baby?

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

African American man addicted to porn

The Porn Crisis Hiding in Today’s Churches

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

Though most people try to demonstrate their worth by keeping busy, Rev. LaTeka Graham's new book, "With Uplifted Hands — Rest," posits that rest is essential, especially for clergy. The book is a 30-day guide to reflection and spiritual renewal through rest.

New Book’s Theory: Ministry Flows Best With Rest

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

Pushing back against elected leaders, the Philadelpha chapter of POWER is organizing a series of press conferences highlighting how a planned business tax cut will hurt low-income people and make the city even more unaffordable.

Clergy in Philly are Using their POWER to Help the Working Class

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware November 13, 2025November 13, 2025

Filling in for government-funded anti-hunger programs, Black churches like this one in Florida stepped up during the governrment shutdown, opening pantries and food banks to struggling families and government workers. Although Democrats and Republicans cut a deal to reopen the government and fund SNAP, churches plan to keep distributing food through Thanksgiving.

Amid the Shutdown Void, Black Churches Filled Empty Stomachs

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware November 12, 2025November 12, 2025