HBO’s ‘McMillions’ offers a surprising tale of true crime and redemption
(RNS) — ‘McMillions,’ the hit HBO documentary series, offers true crime with a soul.
Race, religion and contagion
(RNS) — In 1793, Philadelphia's black community saved many of their fellow citizens from yellow fever, modeling Christian self-sacrifice despite their second-class status in their own city.
Joseph Lowery, minister, civil rights leader, friend of King, dies at 98
(RNS) — ‘He was a champion for civil rights, a challenger of injustice, a dear friend to the King family,’ the King Center tweeted.
Black church leaders push for census participation despite coronavirus
(RNS) — ‘The coronavirus has added to the already existing fear that people had about a number of questions,’ one minister said.
Bishop Barbara Harris, first woman bishop of Anglican Communion, dies at 89
(RNS) — ‘She was larger than life because she lived it fully with her God and with us,’ said Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry.
Beyoncé Mass replaces hymns with ‘Survivor’ and ‘Flaws and All’
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The Rev. Yolanda Norton, creator of Beyoncé Mass, said ‘this is not your grandma’s church,’ as she wore a 'Won’t SHE do it?!' T-shirt on the Kennedy Center stage.
Civil rights: The road to Bloody Sunday began 30 miles away
MARION, Ala. (AP) — Della Simpson Maynor remembers the mounted police officer cracking her elbow with a baton. She recalls the panicked marchers unable to escape the onslaught, and the scuffle between officers and a ...
Bernie Sanders makes his pitch at prominent NC black church ahead of Super Tuesday
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (RNS) — The Democratic candidate spoke about how he would help the nation’s poor. But on the critical issue of race, Sanders offered few targeted solutions.
In SC, Buttigieg faces black voters wary of a gay candidate
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — As Buttigieg tries to prove he can win over African American voters, a small but influential number of black South Carolinians may be resistant to him because of his sexuality.
South Carolina minister who fought Klan shop and preaches love now depicted in movie
(RNS) — ‘When racism raises its ugly head, we must fight,’ the Rev. David Kennedy said in an interview. ‘As we fight, we must love.’
Solidarity over segregation: Faith-based coalitions organize across races, religions
(RNS) — Author and minister Adam R. Taylor cited interracial Christian work on voter protection and multifaith efforts to combat white nationalism.
Fear remains a barrier for minority participation in US census, say faith leaders
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Some religious leaders are supporting the count that officially starts April 1, but issues of trust and safety remain.
Activist William Barber II urges blacks in Congress to mobilize poor voters
WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'If you organize 2 to 10 percent of the poor around an agenda, you can fundamentally shift every election,' Barber predicted.
Journalist Gwen Ifill remembered with stamp at her Washington church
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Known for moderating election-season debates, Ifill was the daughter of parents who were from the Caribbean and became deeply involved in the AME Church.
Ebenezer pastor Raphael Warnock enters US Senate race
ATLANTA (AP) — With his influential pulpit at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Warnock immediately brings some Democratic star power to the race — and some powerful friends.