(NEXSTAR) — The first Black congregations in America pre-date the nation’s founding in 1776. Since then, African American churches continue to support faith, and the fight for Civil Rights across the ...
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - As part of Black History Month, we’re highlighting a church in Savannah with historic ties to the Underground Railroad and Civil Rights Movement. The First African Baptist ...
Mount Olive AME Church hosted a Black History program focusing on education and community pride. The program, organized by the Susie Long Missionary Society, featured youth performances, historical ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — There is so much history between the walls of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, which has hosted funerals for Rosa Parks and Frederick Douglass and opened its pews to ...
ST. LOUIS — This Black History Month, history is being made at the St. Alphonsus Liguori "Rock" Catholic Church. The "Rock" church received a $500,000 grant for preservation. The grant comes from the ...
Despite claims that it is no longer relevant, the Black church continues to play a vital role in addressing systemic racism and advocating for justice. The Black church is mischaracterized as ...
PORTLAND, Ore. — The historic Old Church Concert Hall in Portland is marking Black History Month with a series of performances celebrating both the musical and spiritual roots of Black culture. "Black ...
CHARLESTON, South Carolina — June 17 marks 10 years since a deadly mass shooting at Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church shocked the nation. A white supremacist, intent on starting a race ...
LANSDALE — Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 West Main Street, announces the return of its “Lutherans in Black History” windowsill display. The exhibit will be available for public viewing in the church ...