Religion

African American clergy respond to pandemic with unique considerations of culture, history, and faith values. ELAINE HOWARD ECKLUND AND DEIDRA CARROLL COLEMAN, MARCH 24, 2020 Image: Larry Dixon Jr / Lightstock When deciding to close the […]

BY CHARLENE MUHAMMAD -NATIONAL CORRESPONDENT FINAL CALL Many agree marriage is a cornerstone to strong families, communities, and nations and say it comes at great cost and not without a fight—especially for Black couples in America. […]

This year marks the 120th Anniversary of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” known as the black national anthem and produced by native Jacksonville sons James Weldon Johnson and his brother Rosemond Johnson. El Bethel Divine […]

The Greater Macedonia Baptist Church presented the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project this past Sunday, during the 10 a.m. worship service.  The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project aim is to intervene in the […]

by Jim Denison William Tyndale lived over 400 years ago. In his day, the church would allow only its leaders to read and interpret the Bible. It also refused to let the Scriptures be translated […]

Springhill Missionary Baptist Church ordained Deacons Bobbie White and Jamie Usher  – a prestigious honor in the church. Ministers presiding over the Presbytery ordination services were Pastor Michael Jackson, Pastor Levie White, Dr. Morris Halyard […]

Springhill Missionary Baptist Church recently ordained Deacons Bobbie White and Jamie Usher – a prestigious honor in the church. Ministers presiding over the Presbytery ordination services were Pastor Michael Jackson, Pastor Levie White, Dr. Morris […]

The Officers and Board members of The El-Beth-El Development Center recently hosted its 10th Annual “Stop the Violence Recognition” Banquet at the International Fire Fighters Local in Riverside. Since 2009, El-Bethel have honored dedicated individuals […]