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Divorce in the Black Church: Why Women Often Bear the Blame

by Rev. Dorothy Boulware Nearly two centuries after the first Black woman preacher, more women are called to ministry — but tradition and bias still...

Can the Black Church be reimagined?

By. Rev. Dorothy Boulware As many congregations struggle with declining attendance, Harlem First is betting the future of the Black church begins with inclusion, scholarship...

Divorce in the Black Church: Why Women Often Bear the Blame

by Rev. Dorothy Boulware Nearly two centuries after the first Black woman preacher, more women are called to ministry — but tradition and bias still...

At Hampton, Black Clergy Weigh Faith, AI, and Change

Hampton’s influential conference is placing the future of Black ministry — from AI to intergenerational leadership — at the center of the conversation. by Rev. Dorothy...

At Hampton, Black Clergy Weigh Faith, AI, and Change

Hampton’s influential conference is placing the future of Black ministry — from AI to intergenerational leadership — at the center of the conversation. by Rev. Dorothy...

Faith leaders convene Saturday for Rainbow Push Conference and to Honor Spencer Leak, Jr.

The Rainbow PUSH Coalition will officially launch its Annual Conference, "Fulfilling the American Promise," with a special Saturday Morning Forum at its historic Kenwood...

Black Churches Transform Food Aid Into Food Justice

Churches long known for feeding the hungry are now challenging the systems driving Black food insecurity. by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware The Black church has long understood...

They tell me about the abuse. I wish I could tell them to run

Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware What does it mean to listen to trauma every day? This account explores the hidden world of abuse disclosures — and...

‘Spend in the Black’ Turns Faith Into Economic Power

A Chicago church is urging residents to spend with intention — and rebuild Black wealth block by block. by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware On a stretch of...

5 Books by Black Authors to Read During Lent

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware These books by Black authors reflect on repentance, liberation and renewal through Black Christian faith traditions. Lent invites reflection. For 40 days,...