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March 22, 2024

First Black Lead Pastor of Historically White Megachurch Makes Case for Reparations, Social Justice

Mike Kelsey, the first Black lead pastor at McLean Bible Church, encouraged Christians to embrace reparations and social justice as biblical. The post First Black Lead […]
February 26, 2024

Being ‘Woke’ Is Not a Sin — UK’s First Black Woman Bishop Blasts Politicians Who Misuse Term

Rose Hudson-Wilkin, the Church of England’s first Black woman bishop, has rebuked politicians who use the term “woke” in a derogatory manner. The post Being ‘Woke’ […]
January 9, 2024

Biden First President to Preach Politics From Pulpit at Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston

Biden became the first sitting president to speak at Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church after delivering Jan. 8 remarks about threats to democracy. The post Biden First […]
December 2, 2023

Watch: Tony Lowden, Pastor to Rosalynn Carter and Jimmy Carter, Delivers Former First Lady’s Eulogy

Tony Lowden, pastor to late Rosalynn Carter and husband President Jimmy Carter, delivered the former first lady’s funeral eulogy on Nov. 29, 2023. The post Watch: […]
September 30, 2023

Religion Scholar Marla Frederick Is First Black Woman to Lead Harvard Divinity School in 200 Years

Scholar Marla Frederick will be the next dean of Harvard Divinity School, the first woman to lead the school in its 207-year history. The post Religion […]
September 18, 2023

Pastor Kevin Smith Is First Black Man in SBC Org’s History to Serve as Chairperson

Florida pastor Kevin Smith is the new chairperson of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. The post Pastor Kevin Smith Is […]
November 22, 2022

‘Devotion’ Movie Celebrates Successes and Sacrifices of Navy’s First Black Fighter Pilot

Jonathan Majors stars as the U.S. Navy’s first Black aviator in “Devotion,” a movie based on the inspiring true story of Jesse L. Brown. The post […]
September 27, 2022

CeCe Winans to Publish First Book in 10 Years; Rapper KB to Drop ‘Dangerous Jesus’

CeCe Winans has authored her first book in more than a decade, titled “Believe for It,” while rapper KB is slated to write “Dangerous Jesus.” The […]
September 15, 2022

‘The Lord Is Always There’ — Cynt Marshall, NBA’s First Black Female CEO, Recounts Journey in ‘You’ve Been Chosen’

Cynt Marshall is a business titan, people person, cancer survivor, devout Christian and history maker, among many other things. The post ‘The Lord Is Always There’ […]