Black churches
How Howard Thurman can help Christians heal their political divides
By Jemar Tisby — October 16, 2018
(RNS) — In our current political morass, we need to constantly remind ourselves that Christians, and their politics, should bring relief and flourishing to those whom the world counts as the least.
Black churches host screenings of ‘Black Panther’
By Adelle M. Banks — March 1, 2018
(RNS) — Across the country, congregants have bought out theaters for screenings and dressed in their favorite African attire to see a superhero who looks like them.
President Obama designates historic civil rights sites including black churches
By Adelle M. Banks — January 13, 2017
(RNS) He cited the role of congregations in three new national historic areas in Alabama and South Carolina.
Trump hits back at pastor who interrupted his pulpit speech
By David Gibson — September 15, 2016
(RNS) The GOP nominee said the Flint pastor was 'a nervous mess' because she had clearly planned to upstage him.
Why some black men prefer the down low and what it says about the black church
By Brandon Ambrosino — September 4, 2015
(RNS) While the language of the down low can afford us a certain glimpse at gay black identity, some researchers suggest the term’s use says more about racial forces at play in the wider culture.
Black churches bucking the trend of decline
By Adelle M. Banks — August 13, 2015
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (RNS) A recent Pew Research Center survey showed that historically black denominations are not losing their share of the U.S. population. Why is that?
After fires, killings, black churches debate the best ways to protect themselves
By Adelle M. Banks — July 2, 2015
(RNS) Black church leaders debate: to arm, or not to arm?
Report: Fire at black church in S.C. was not arson, feds say
By Rick Jervis — July 1, 2015
Fires at several predominantly black churches in Southern states the past two weeks — at least three attributed to arson — raise concerns about potential fallout from the recent South Carolina church shooting.
Juneteenth celebration resonates in wake of Charleston, S.C., tragedy
By Melanie Eversley — June 19, 2015
(RNS) Two days after Dylann Roof allegedly opened fire inside of an historic black church in a city with deep black historical roots, the country is poised Friday (June 19) to celebrate black empowerment and freedom from slavery.
Police chief to black churches: ‘We can’t do this without you guys’
By Adelle M. Banks — January 9, 2015
(RNS) As racial tensions continue to simmer in the wake of the deaths of unarmed black men at the hands of white officers in Ferguson, Mo., New York City and elsewhere, churches have offered themselves up as trusted go-betweens for the police and angry residents, particularly in black communities.
No longer behind the curve: Black churches address mental illness
By Adelle M. Banks — August 14, 2014
(RNS) As fans of Robin Williams reel from the news of his suicide, faith communities -- including the nation’s black churches -- have started to address mental illness as a crucial area of focus.
Black clergy seek to bridge ‘green’ gap
By Adelle M. Banks — February 28, 2014
(RNS) Although often reluctant to get on board, African-American churches are being encouraged to be more involved in environmental issues from conservation to advocacy.
Black churches split over gay marriage and Obama
By Adelle M. Banks — August 7, 2012
(RNS) President Obama's support for gay marriage has put some black clergy in a bind, torn between their political loyalties and their religious beliefs. By Adelle M. Banks.
AG Eric Holder, black church leaders mull voter law changes
By Adelle M. Banks — May 30, 2012
WASHINGTON (RNS) Attorney General Eric Holder and other legal experts strategized with black church leaders on Wednesday (May 30) about new restrictive state voting laws that can affect their congregants by reducing early voting and requiring IDs. By Adelle M. Banks.
Black churches conflicted on Obama’s gay marriage decision
By Dennis Cauchon — May 14, 2012
(RNS) The pulpits of the nation's black churches took measure Sunday of President Obama's decision to support gay marriage, and the result was conflicted. By Dennis Cauchon.
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