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July 1, 2022

R. Kelly Has Been Convicted of Sex Crimes Against Black Women. Why Did It Take Nearly 30 Years?

It took nearly 30 years, dozens of alleged victims, multiple recordings, and two criminal trials before R. Kelly was convicted of sex crimes. The post R. […]
June 27, 2022

‘Truth’s Table’ Authors Talk Early Beginnings, Centering Black Women, and Inspiring One Another

Ekemini Uwan and Christina Edmondson discuss their book, “Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation.” The post ‘Truth’s Table’ Authors Talk Early Beginnings, […]
June 19, 2022

White Anti-CRT Parents Got a Black Educator Fired, Then Chased Her to Her Next Job

Cecelia Lewis was asked to apply for a Georgia school district’s DEI job. A group of parents, coached by anti-CRT groups, had other plans. The post […]
June 7, 2022

Pastor Plotted to Kill Thousands of Black People, Overthrow South African Government

A South African court has convicted a pastor of plotting to overthrow the government and to kill thousands of Black people in the country. The post […]
June 1, 2022

The Real ‘Great Replacement’: When Resentful Whites Recruited Foreigners to Undermine Black Progress

The “Great Replacement” is real. But, in the U.S.it has never been about the recruiting of foreigners to undermine white workers. The post The Real ‘Great […]
May 11, 2022

Christena Cleveland on ‘God Is a Black Woman’ and What Compelled Her to ‘Step off the Plantation’

When Christena Cleveland’s “Disunity in Christ” was published in 2013, she was convinced she was a reconciler — a bridge to be stepped on. The post […]
May 5, 2022

How Should Black Churches Respond to the Fight for LGBTQ Rights?

In a “The Black Church and LGBTQ Rights” webinar, a panel explored Black Christians’ responses to the Equality Act and Fairness for All Act. The post […]
May 4, 2022

Black Catholic Nuns: A Compelling, Long-Overlooked History

The 200-year history of Black nuns has been overlooked or suppressed by those who resented or disrespected them, according to one author. The post Black Catholic […]
April 21, 2022

Black Churches In Washington D.C. Are Losing Their Congregations Due to Gentrification

Black churches are struggling to keep their doors open. Pastors are pushing for change: “I don’t want apologies. I want policy.” The post Black Churches In […]