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Frederick D. Haynes III on succeeding Jesse Jackson, marching and ‘woke preaching’
By Adelle M. Banks — July 21, 2023
(RNS) — ‘Jesse Jackson has been a mentor for quite some time, so I can't say there's a singular piece of advice because he has given me so much,’ said Haynes.
Black faith leaders’ proud legacy on civil rights should include LGBTQ rights
By Sabrina E. Dent — January 14, 2022
(RNS) — Black Christians know too well how discrimination can hide behind appeals to religious freedom.
‘Trumpet call from the podium’: Black faith leaders vow to resist
By Adelle M. Banks — February 24, 2017
RICHMOND, Va. (RNS) A month after the inauguration of President Trump, African-American faith leaders are now strategizing about next steps.
Christian groups express ‘grave concerns’ about Trump agenda, appointments
By Emily McFarlan Miller — January 9, 2017
(RNS) The National Council of Churches and several other Christian organizations are protesting President-elect Donald Trump's policies and picks to lead his Cabinet and other departments.
Religious leaders mark centennial of S.C. lynching
By Adelle M. Banks — October 21, 2016
(RNS) Representatives of seminaries, church councils and Presbyterian and Lutheran denominations plan to make the trek to the remote town where Anthony Crawford was lynched.
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