Rev. William Barber III is convening the Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington D.C. and to the Polls to reframe the narrative around poverty and politics, and to demonstrate the political power of low-income Americans.
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Hampton University announces new school of religion
Hampton University has launched a School of Religion, the first HBCU to offer a doctorate, in partnership with the Church of God in Christ Second Jurisdiction of Virginia, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in theology, religious studies, and ministry.
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Real Times Media Co-Owner, Legendary Businessman and Philanthropist Dr. William ‘Bill’ Pickard passes away at Age 83
Jeremy Allen, Executive EditorMichigan Chronicle Dr. William “Bill” Pickard – entrepreneur, philanthropist, education advocate, business titan, mentor, and visionary – passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 12, at his West Palm Beach, Fla. home, surrounded by family and loved ones. Dr. Pickard’s daughter, Mary Pickard, issued the following statement: “On behalf of the Pickard family, we […]
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Is name discrimination in hiring still a trend? Industry leaders say ‘yes’
Black job-seekers are still “whitening” their résumés, but despite this, 60% of Black graduates are underemployed one year after finishing college, according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Why the ADHD surge and punishment of Black students could be linked
Black children are more likely to be misdiagnosed with attention-deficit disorder, and are less likely to receive treatment, leading to disproportionate discipline in schools and a lack of resources and counseling for the disorder.
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Price of popular diabetes drugs denies low-income folks access to treatment
Supply shortages and insurance hurdles for GLP-1 agonists, such as Ozempic and Trulicity, have left many people with diabetes and obesity without the medicines they need to stay healthy, with drugmakers charging high prices and insurers imposing prior authorization requirements.
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Words of wisdom for new pastors
Pastors must navigate the tricky paths of ministry by being clear about who they’re married to, remembering people are people, getting comfortable being uncomfortable, accepting that mistakes are opportunities for growth, and finding balance between work and play.
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Stop asking Black student- athletes to fix America’s DEI mess
College athletes are being asked to take a stand against the elimination of DEI programs at universities, but the risk of doing so may be too great for them to take, leaving it up to the ecosystem around them to support them in their efforts.
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Hampton Ministers Conference fosters learning and fellowship
The 110th Hampton Ministers Conference and the 90th Choir Directors and Organists Guild Workshop will bring together thousands of ministers, chaplains, pastors, choir members, organists, musicians and directors for a week of worship, learning, and fellowship.
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After George Floyd’s murder, a Minneapolis church builds community
Calvary Lutheran Church in Minneapolis became a central role in the transformation of their neighborhood after George Floyd’s murder, providing comfort, sustenance, and the assurance that one need not be alone.
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Are Christian values in sync with those of the Divine 9, or not?
Howard University student Zora Sanders denounced her membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated after feeling betrayed by the initiation process, sparking a debate over whether Black Greek Letter Organizations are cults.
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Nationally influential Black church gets new leader
New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore has recently installed its fourth pastor, Dr. Walter Scott Thomas Jr., after 49 years of service by his father, Bishop Walter S. Thomas Sr., and the installation ceremony received national attention.