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Black Pentecostal and Charismatic Christians are Boosting Their Visibility in Politics − a Shift from the Past

The Conversation - October 6, 2024

Worshippers listen as President Joe Biden speaks at Mount Airy Church of God in Christ on July 7, 2024, in Philadelphia. Joe Lamberti for...

Ramadan: A Catalyst for Growth and Change

Word In Black - March 11, 2024

This post was originally published on Word In Black By: Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware I met Sister Mothyna James Brightful when she interned at the Baltimore AFRO during...

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Megan Kirk - March 19, 2022

Photo by Getty Images The continent of Africa is home to some of the world's most valuable natural resources -- wildlife, sunsets and herbs. It...

Funeral Service Held for Detroit Religious Pioneer Bishop John H. Sheard

Andre Ash, Digital Anchor - November 19, 2021

DETROIT -- “We’re here for a celebration today.” That was the message rendered as hundreds of attendees gathered for the homegoing services of prominent church...

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison Headlines Social Justice Conference in Detroit

Andre Ash, Digital Anchor - October 17, 2021

DETROIT – Hartford Memorial Baptist Church hosted the 2021 Social Justice Conference in Detroit, October 15-17. Well-known Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison served a...

Second Baptist Church of Detroit Installs 24th Pastor in its 185 Year History

Roz Edward - September 18, 2021

Second Baptist Church of Detroit Installs its 24th Pastor in its 185 Year History Sunday, September 19, 2021, Second Baptist Church of Detroit will install...

Michigan Chronicle Endorses Bishop J. Drew Sheard for Re-election to COGIC’S General Board

Donald James - February 17, 2021

For more than three decades, Bishop J. Drew Sheard has served as senior pastor of Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ (COGIC),...

‘The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song’ Premieres on PBS Tonight

Sherri Kolade - February 16, 2021

PBS and ESSENCE are joining forces tonight for the premiere of The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song, which airs...

A matter of Faith versus Fear: Will Detroit’s Black Churches Survive COVID-19 Pandemic?

Sherri Kolade - December 9, 2020

By Donald James Special to the Chronicle Since mid-March of this year, Detroit, like most cities across America, has been fighting the deadly COVID-19 virus. However,...

QuanTez Pressley Installed as Lead Pastor of Third New Hope Baptist Church

Sherri Kolade - December 4, 2020

By Donald James, Special to the Chronicle In 1999, thirteen-year-old QuanTez Pressley heard a powerful sermon that would have a profound impact on his young...

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