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Supporting Caregivers: Insights from Bishop Edgar Vann and the Black Church Advisory Committee
Bishop Edgar Vann, senior pastor at Second Ebenezer Church and a key member of Detroit PBS’s Black Church Advisory Committee, shed light on the vital role of this committee and the pressing issue of caregiving in America. Bishop Vann emphasized the committee’s dedication to understanding community needs and providing valuable input on programming, particularly through…
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The Black Church: A Beacon of Hope for Caregivers
In a recent virtual town hall hosted by Detroit PBS, the critical role of faith-based organizations, particularly the Black church, in supporting caregivers was brought to the forefront. This discussion, deeply rooted in the Detroit African American community [00:01], highlighted how these institutions serve as pillars of strength and support for those burdened with the…
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Rebuilding History: America’s First Black Church Rises Again
In a powerful act of historical reclamation, Williamsburg, Virginia, is witnessing the resurrection of one of America’s first Black churches. Established in 1776, the First Baptist Church holds a significant place in the nation’s story. Free and enslaved Black people built its first meeting house, a modest 500-square-foot structure crafted from recycled bricks [00:06]. This…
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The Power of Story and Community: Reverend Jeremiah Wright’s Vision for Social Change
Reverend Jeremiah Wright’s powerful speech at the Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion’s Equity Action Summit emphasizes the importance of storytelling, community, and recognizing the strength within marginalized communities to achieve genuine social change. The Power of Story for Reconciliation Reverend Wright highlights the book “Radical Reconciliation,” detailing how Bishop Desmond Tutu used biblical principles…
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Office Hours with Dr. Greg Carr (How Do We Decolonize the Church?)
Decolonizing the Church: A Discussion with Dr. Greg Carr In a thought-provoking episode of “Office Hours with Dr. Greg Carr” from The Karen Hunter Show, Dr. Carr engages in a compelling discussion with Brother Errol, a pastor from Baton Rouge, about the complexities of decolonizing the church. Their conversation spans a range of topics, from…
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How COVID-19 Tore Through a Black Church Community in WV | West Virginia News | US News
After her temperature read 96.7 degrees, Horton said, she told a doctor that people who attended the event were dropping like flies. https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/west-virginia/articles/2020-05-10/how-covid-19-tore-through-a-black-church-community-in-wv