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As Baltimore clergy rally behind Pastor Antoine Burton, the controversy over The Baltimore Sun's misidentification of him as a crime suspect is prompting broader questions about newsroom safeguards, public trust, and the consequences of getting someone's identity wrong.

How One News Error Shook Baltimore’s Faith Community

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

A former prisoner, Bayron Wilson, helped build Urban Alchemy of San Francisco into one of the nation's largest employers of justice-impacted people — proving people are more than their mistakes.

From Prison to Purpose: Transforming Re-entry in San Francisco

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

A new national study suggests America's churches don't have a generosity problem — they have a consistency problem. While most Christians say they want to give regularly, only about 30% do, creating a gap that could have major implications for Black churches and the communities they serve.

Most Christians Want To Give Consistently. Few Actually Do

by Joseph Williams and Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware June 8, 2026June 10, 2026

The Hampton University Ministers Conference returns this week with a focus on the issues shaping the future of the Black church, including artificial intelligence, younger clergy, women in ministry, and the challenge of remaining relevant in a rapidly changing culture.

At Hampton, Black Clergy Weigh Faith, AI, and Change

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

For generations, Black churches have been places where people turned for answers about faith, family, grief and survival. Now, new research suggests a growing number of Americans are seeking spiritual guidance from artificial intelligence, raising questions about what happens when algorithms begin competing with one of Black America's most trusted institutions.

Survey: One in Three Americans Trust AI as Much as a Pastor

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware June 3, 2026June 4, 2026

Author Leslie Lee Sanders says healing, self-discovery and empowerment begin when Black women stop shrinking themselves to fit others' expectations. Her memoir encourages readers to trust their intuition and speak boldly.

Turning Grief and Self-Doubt Into Empowerment for Black Women

by Joseph Williams June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

A student gospel ensemble born at Florida State University is taking Black sacred music beyond campus walls, blending ministry, outreach and performance while introducing new audiences to the traditions rooted in the Black church.

Voices of Truth Uses Gospel Music to Build Community and Faith

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware May 28, 2026May 27, 2026

As America approaches another George Floyd anniversary amid backlash against DEI and racial equity efforts, Black clergy say the church remains one of the few institutions still preserving the spiritual and political memory of Floyd’s murder and the reckoning it forced upon the nation.

Six Years Later, Black Churches Refuse to Forget Floyd

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware May 25, 2026May 22, 2026

More than 50 years after activist James Forman demanded reparations from white churches, Black congregations nationwide are reviving the debate through sermons, educational campaigns and public acts of witness centered on racial repair and moral accountability.

‘Reparations Sunday’ Brings a Hot Debate Into Black Churches

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware May 22, 2026May 27, 2026

EVENT: Let’s Talk Religion Hot Topics, May 21, 2026

by Shernay Williams May 13, 2026June 17, 2026