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Two women hug at a makeshift memorial in the area where Alex Pretti was shot dead by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 26, 2026. On January 24, federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, while scuffling with him on an icy roadway in Minneapolis, less than three weeks after an immigration officer fired on Renee Good, also 37, killing her in her car. US President Donald Trump blamed their deaths on Democratic "chaos," as his administration faced intensifying pressure over its mass immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP via Getty Images)

Breaking Things: A Proposal of Resistance

by Graylan Scott Hagler January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

When federal power becomes lawless, only state defiance can save American democracy.

Maurette Brown Clark

Maurette Brown Clark Reflects on Faith, Music, and Finding Her True Calling

by The Afro November 6, 2025November 7, 2025

Dr. Kokahvah “Mama Koko” Zaditu-Selassie

Faith

Beyond the Myths: Exploring Hoodoo With Mama Koko

by The Afro October 25, 2025October 31, 2025

Black Church Business: Does it Make Dollars and Spiritual Sense?

by Houston Defender October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

Edna Fletcher, Gloria Sanders and Opal Green were among those who honored Mother Illaree Triplet (seated) as she celebrated her 105th birthday last month at Christ Community Temple Church of God in Christ.

Faith, Joy, and Longevity: Mother Illaree Triplet Continues to Serve Christ at 105

by St. Louis American October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

Members of CREWS

Black Men’s Spiritual Healing Circle Combats Toxic Masculinity

by The Afro August 11, 2025August 15, 2025

STEM Summer Institute program instructors Jade Pratt (left) and Donna Smith (right) pose with a student.

Church, Community, and Chemistry: Students Explore STEM at Saint Paul’s Summer Institute

by The Sacramento Observer July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

Bishop Joseph Tolton stands in front of a colorful window.

LGBTQ

Gay by the Grace of God: A Black Pastor’s Journey

by New York Amsterdam News June 26, 2025July 3, 2025

A Black mom sitting between her smiling Black sons.

Faith

The Gospel According to Black Mama Wisdom

by Houston Defender June 25, 2025June 25, 2025