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For the third consecutive year, Set the Captives Free Outreach Center will participate in Faith & Blue, an event designed to connect police to the communities they serve. It's an act of faith in some churches, who are opening their doors to communities that haven't always trusted them. This photo is from the church's Faith & Blue event in 2022.

Bridging the ‘Black-Blue Divide’ — One Congregation at a Time

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware October 9, 2025October 10, 2025

Ebenezer Baptist Church sign

Government Shutdown Enters Second Week, Leaving Thousands of Federal Workers Without Pay

by The Atlanta Voice October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

Professor and author W. James "Jimmie" Abbington, a scholar of Black sacred music, was known for his expertise in the subject. The executive editor of a series of books on music in the Black church, Abbington had been appointed the inaugural professor of Black sacred music at Duke University Divinity School just months before his death.

‘A Master Teacher’: Remembering Dr. W. James “Jimmie” Abbington

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

The first Black person to hold elected office in Ireland's history, Yemi Adenuga uses her deep Christian faith as a guide to helping the downtrodden. She is among the honorees at the Women In Ministry International 10th Annual Unsung Sheroes Gala in New York City on Oct. 17.

Unsung No More: Black Irish Politician Among ‘Sheroes’ Honorees

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

Reality Check: How Black Ministers Took on Charlie Kirk’s Killing

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware September 18, 2025September 19, 2025

Combining her working-class Baltimore roots with her gift for comedy and her strong faith, Michelle Foreman has branded herself the "Indie Miom of Comedy" and found success in the spotlight. Her comedy blend has not only helped her along her faith journey but also won her fans in the faith community.

Faith, Family, Comedy: How MESHELLE Found Purpose on Stage

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware August 22, 2025August 28, 2025

Following in the tradition of Black activist preachers like Martin Luther King Jr., Rev. Otis Moss III of Trinity Church in Chicago was among ministers nationwide using the power of the pulpit to speak out against President Donald Trump's actions, from sending federal officers into Washington, D.C. to rolling back voting rights and promoting gerrymandering in Texas.

Bully Pulpits: Preachers Use Influence and Gospel to Fight Trump

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware August 15, 2025August 15, 2025

The entrepreneur behind the Maverick City Music collective, Norman Gyamfi triggered a fierce online debate after a podcast appearance in which he condemned traditional gospel choirs as "dead," slammed performers who "oversing" and said he proudly voted for President Donald Trump. Critics say Gyamfi disrespected the Black American gospel tradition and is more focused on making money with his genre-bending praise music than he is giving glory to God.

‘Y’all Oversing’: Norman Gyamfi’s Gospel Music Diss, Explained

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware August 5, 2025August 6, 2025

Jeremiah Mason, a former student at Fresno, Calif., Christian Schools, says he endured repeated racial taunts and issues at the school. Experts say it was part of a pattern where predominantly white, exclusive, faith-based schools carry an undercurrent of racism that harms Black students and undermines the school's faith credentials.

Do Christian K-12 Schools Have a Race Problem?

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware July 29, 2025July 29, 2025