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The arrests of Bishop William J. Barber II, center, and other protesters inside the Hart Senate Office Building on Monday marked the beginning of Moral Monday's next chapter as faith leaders shift from confronting Congress to organizing voters in communities nationwide.

Arrests Mark Moral Monday’s Shift From Washington to the States

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware August 4, 2026August 4, 2026

As the new head of Maryland's public defender system, Natasha Dartigue believes that justice starts outside of the courtroom. She argues that addressing poverty is essential to reducing crime.

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Meet the Black Woman Leading Maryland’s Public Defenders

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware August 4, 2026August 5, 2026

Myesha Chaney says the deepest pain wasn't ending her marriage—it was losing her church community. Her story reflects a growing conversation about divorce, stigma and belonging in Black faith communities.

Myesha Chaney: Divorce Cost Me More Than My Marriage

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

Launching in Harlem, Eboni Marshall Turman hopes to create a church where every voice—from children to artists—is essential.

Can the Black Church Be Reimagined? Harlem First Thinks So

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware July 24, 2026July 28, 2026

nterviews with divorced church members, therapists and ministry leaders reveal how patriarchal traditions can shape who is believed, who is blamed and who remains part of the congregation after a marriage ends.

Divorce in the Black Church: Why Women Often Bear the Blame

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Dr. LeKesha Attuquayefio's ministry spans preaching, leadership development, YouTube, missions and mentoring women in ministry. But she says every opportunity traces back to the example of a grandmother whose greatest ministry happened behind a closed bedroom door.

Prayer Built the Ministry. The Platform Came Later.

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Audience members become part of the congregation in Pray, an immersive production at Baltimore Center Stage where every performance unfolds differently.

This Play Doesn’t Just Portray Church. It Becomes Church.

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

As Philip Anthony Mitchell's audience grows, so does the significance of his relationships. His latest appearance alongside some of evangelical Christianity's most influential figures offers a glimpse into how a new generation of Black pastors is reshaping the movement's future.

2819 Church Pastor Joins Pro-Trump Preacher’s Youth Conference

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Project TURN brings Duke University divinity students and incarcerated learners together to study theology as equals, challenging traditional ideas about prison ministry and creating opportunities for mutual transformation.

Project TURN: Future Pastors Learning Beside Prisoners

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Dr. Nathanael-Israel Israel says a 12-year study of cosmological data convinced him the Genesis creation account can be scientifically verified, adding a new voice to the centuries-old debate over science and faith.

He Spent 12 Years Testing Genesis. Here’s Where It Led Him.

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware June 25, 2026June 25, 2026