A Black Church That Now Owns the Proud Boys Logo Is Using It To Sell Shirts
The church's pastor said selling the shirts with the logo is an effort to ‘turn evil to good.’
Review: The Wounds Are the Witness
In “The Wounds Are the Witness: Black Faith Weaving Memory into Justice and Healing,” Yolanda Pierce, dean of Vanderbilt University Divinity School, weaves together her own memories, vignettes from Black life, and scenes from scripture.
Black Ministers Denounce Project 2025, Urge Collective Black Resistance
The ministers’ statement also criticized White evangelicals, whom it described as ‘drunk on the religion of White Christian Nationalism.’
At King Day Rally, Sharpton Leads Oath To Support DEI As Trump Opposes It
‘I will defend equality for all, diversity, equality, inclusion, women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, immigration rights,’ a crowd recited at a rally.
Review: The Anti-Greed Gospel
In “The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money Is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward,” Black Christian historian Malcolm Foley explores racial capitalism.
King Day and Inauguration Day Confluence Sparks Plans for Rallies, Prayer, Hospitality
‘We’ll be taking attendance on who’s afraid — of dream busters or who stands with the dreamer — on Martin Luther King federal holiday,’ Rev. Al Sharpton said ahead of a planned rally.
Black Denomination Upholds Stance Against Same-Sex Marriage. A Gay Pastor in Its Ranks Seeks Change
Rev. Jennifer S. Leath hopes to help her denomination avoid the schisms that ruptured many mainline Protestant denominations as they dismantled LBGTQ+ bans.
Faith Leaders Express Dismay Amid Report Trump Will Allow Immigration Raids at Churches
‘I have 30 kids in a Sunday school class — I don’t know who is documented and undocumented,’ said one Latino pastor.
From Bach to Beyonce, Why a Church Orchestra Aims To Lift Up Young Musicians of Color
New Hope Presbyterian Church started a string orchestra in April, welcoming students — including those who may have trouble getting into and paying for music programs.
The Mirage of Evangelicals for Harris
This issue of A Public Witness looks at the failed efforts to convert White evangelicals in the ballot box and what it means going forward.