AFTER A ROUSING SPEECH AT LAST SUMMER’S DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION, REV. WILLIAM BARBER II MIGHT HAVE BECOME THE PRESIDENT’S PASTOR. […]
Rev. William Barber: The Face of Progressive Christianity
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The Shaping of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Prophetic Vision
The name Martin Luther King Jr. is iconic in the United States. The outgoing 44th president, Barack Obama, spoke of […]
In Long Overdue Conversation, Christians Talk About Race
At Washington National Cathedral on Sunday, an interracial group of clergy gathered to discuss the role of the white church […]
Churches Fight to Improve Race Relations With Justice-Oriented Summer Camps
Religious communities across the United States host “Freedom Schools” to empower kids to change the world.
Propaganda Talks Black History Month, Black Lives Matter, Beyonce, and How the Church Can Lead In Racial Reconciliation
For many of us, Black History Month is great chance to dive more deeply into racial issues and celebrate the […]
Proxy Pushing for “Change” In Presenting More Role Models of Color With New Single feat. Ayinde Russell
We have 2, possibly 3 generations growing up without examples of men and women leaders of color, outside of entertainment. […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Predicted the Decline of the Mainline Church
So often the contemporary church is a weak, ineffectual voice with an uncertain sound. So often it is an archdefender […]
Actor David Oyelowo Is Passionate About Raising the Standard for Faith-Based Movies
The blockbuster actor with unflinching faith has a fresh vision for Christianity in film.
How Religious Freedom Rhetoric Could Hurt the GOP
If conservatives want to insist on the priority of rights, they shouldn’t be surprised when they see their other goals […]
Pastor of Atlanta’s Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church Mulls Senate Bid
The Rev. Raphael Warnock, the pastor of Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, said Thursday he is considering a run for […]
Lyndon Johnson, MLK Jr., Vietnam, and “Hollywood Handsome”: 5 New Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Billy Graham
The Charlotte Observer‘s Tim Funk writes:
Why Faith Can Heal Baltimore
The Rev. Louis Wilson, who grew up in the Chicago area, rioted as a teenager during the protests around the […]
Ferguson Tests Civil Rights Legacy of Evangelist Billy Graham
Ferguson is testing the civil rights legacy of famed televangelist Billy Graham.
The Stand – A Black History Month Concert Series with Role Model Records (Photos)
During 2015’s Black History Month, Role Model Records (RMR) continued its mission of enriching lives and building up role models […]
Beyonce Closes 2015 Grammy Awards With ‘Precious Lord, Take My Hand’ (Video)
Singer introduces Common and John Legend’s ‘Selma’ tribute with gospel standard “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
Faith and Community Leaders Celebrate MLK at Ebenezer Baptist Church In Atlanta
Faith, community and political leaders are gathered at historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to celebrate the legacy of the […]
The Solidarity of Paris, Selma, and the Cross
The violent acts in France of extremists trying to divide and conquer have actually brought people together. I watched in […]
Diverse Group of Christian Leaders Aim to Heal Nation’s Racial Divide After ‘The Reconciled Church’ Summit
On the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, evangelical Christian leaders from across America gathered at The Potter’s House in […]
