One is an ordained pastor in Brooklyn, N.Y., the other a single mother and children’s book author in New Jersey. Both drive for Lyft. Both share the word of God as roving preachers. Read moreLyft drivers spread the Gospel with ride-hailing ministries
Religious leaders in Jackson, Miss., have proven to be firm allies in a battle against the capital city’s ongoing water crisis. Read moreFaith leaders step up during Jackson water crisis
Claims of more than 20 million people being pushed back into poverty Read moreFaith leaders declare moral emergency
Laken Tomlinson took off his New York Jets cap, folded his hands in front of his face and cried. Read moreLoss of firstborn daughter drives Jets’ Laken Tomlinson
On nearly every basketball court around the world – from NBA arenas to elementary school gyms – you’ll see players of all sizes regularly attempting long 3-point shots. There’s one man largely credited with transforming basketball from a must-see above the rim game to box office-long range s… Read moreSteph Curry to inspire with ‘I Have a Superpower’
What was your favorite possession when you were a child? Read moreYou ain’t playin’, not when it comes to racism
The school year has just begun, and you’re probably seeing lots of new faces. Read moreIt’s exciting to meet and make new friends, especially if they’re different
Aaliyah Manning’s dreams of becoming a psychologist ended abruptly during her freshman year at Potomac State in West Virginia when the cost of continuing her education became overwhelming. Read more‘Baby Bonds’ plan aims to narrow wealth gap
“In the Mirror” is a picture book for preschoolers about two Black siblings, a girl and a boy, who embrace their own self-worth. Read moreA reflection of greatness 'In the Mirror'
Sending young adults off to college can be anxiety-inducing for students and parents alike. Between newfound freedom, expanded workloads, reduced structure, academic competition, increased social comparison and the fact that they’re often miles away from home, life as an undergrad is largely… Read moreEating disorders during the college years
Leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention said Friday that several of the denomination’s major entities are under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice in the wake of its multiple problems related to clergy sex abuse. Read moreSouthern Baptists face DOJ investigation
Memorial services for a Memphis-area pastor who was murdered in a carjacking incident in mid-July are being carried out this week. Read moreMemphis community grieves slain pastor
Pope Francis celebrated his first big Mass in Canada on Tuesday as reverberations echoed from his historic apology for the Catholic Church’s role in severing generations of Indigenous family ties by participating in Canada’s “catastrophic” residential school system. Read morePope honors grandparents after Indigenous apology
Religious leaders who once preferred to leave security in the hands of the divine are taking precautions that seemed unthinkable years prior. More congregants are carrying concealed handguns to services, too, according to Alon Stivi, a security consultant for synagogues, Jewish community cen… Read moreHouses of worship increase security after shootings
Joyful mentoring that supports, while not replacing parenting Read moreAunts & uncles: The irreplaceable bridge
Nate Looney is a Black man who grew up in Los Angeles, a descendant of enslaved people from generations ago. He’s also an observant, kippah-wearing Jew. Read moreBlack Jewish leader works toward inclusiveness
The Supreme Court on Monday sided with a football coach from Washington state who sought to kneel and pray on the field after games. Read moreSupreme Court sides with coach on prayer after game
Severe weather has forced Abbott Nutrition to pause production at a Michigan baby formula factory that had just restarted after being closed for several months, contributing to a national shortage. Read moreStorm halts factory’s baby formula production
Research shows a connection between children’s healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media, and “Bright Brown Baby” helps you take advantage of that early on. Read more‘Bright Brown Baby’ builds self-esteem early
Droves of interfaith leaders joined a demonstration outside the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting on Friday to condemn the gun violence that continues to strike communities throughout the United States. Read moreInterfaith leaders protested outside NRA convention
A Catholic elementary school that primarily serves Black and Hispanic families in the Mississippi Delta is closing after more than 70 years, following a sex abuse scandal, declining enrollment and a steep decrease in donations. Read moreCatholic school in Mississippi Delta closing after 70 years.
Like religious congregants all over, the people of historic Brown Chapel AME Church turned off the lights and locked the doors at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic because it wasn’t safe to gather for worship with a deadly virus circulating. For a time, the landmark church that launched… Read moreChurch of ‘Bloody Sunday’ on endangered places list
William & Mary has dedicated a brick memorial that recognizes people who were enslaved by the university. Read moreWilliam & Mary dedicates memorial to enslaved
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Bien-Aime vacates North Miami mayor's post amid NMB shakeup
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GMCVB's Black Hospitality Initiative names new director
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Mural of Black icons defaced in Overtown
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Miami funeral held for D’Sean Perry
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Blacks in cannabis: Leveling a multibillion-dollar industry
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New school board leadership lacks Black representation
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Miami public housing residents receive free air conditioners
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North Miami Greenlights Pepper Park Development
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Black influence on Miami Art Week
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Recent Obituaries
54, dishwasher, died November 26. Viewing … Read moreANTHONY TONY STANLEY JR.
53, administrator for Miami-Dade County, d… Read moreYOLANDA J. DURANTE
86, retired educator for Miami-Dade County… Read moreANNIE “DORIS” HALL
62, laborer, died October 20 at Aventura H… Read moreDAVID WAYNE GERALD SR.
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- Miami funeral held for D’Sean Perry
- Mural of Black icons defaced in Overtown
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