(RNS) — W. James Abbington Jr., an expert on Black religious music known for his editing, teaching and playing of congregational music, has died at the age of 65. GIA Publications, for whom he worked ...

Whereas in most African American circles, the church is not only a worship venue. It is the place where people can come to mourn, to celebrate, and in some instances to speak truths they do not feel ...

As he does one day each month, the Rev. Robert Turner hit the road from his home in Baltimore last week and traveled — on foot — 43 miles (69 kilometers) to Washington. He arrived by evening on April ...

Historical perspectives. Of the faith of the fathers / William Edward Burghardt DuBois ; The Negro spiritual / John W. Work, III ; Introducing the African American churches / William D. Watley ; The ...

Race, religion and politics collided in Barack Obama's presidential campaign yesterday as they do every Sunday in many African American churches. Guest host Lawrence O'Donnell talks to the reporter ...

Black church leaders across the U.S. are urging congregants to support Black history by becoming members of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The move comes after President ...

Mount Gilead Baptist Church in downtown Fort Worth, placed on Historic Fort Worth’s 2025 Most Endangered List this year, has been put on sale. Fort Worth’s oldest African American Baptist church, ...

Pastor Robert Turner walks near the National Museum of African American History and Culture as part of his monthly walk from Baltimore to Washington to raise awareness of reparations on Wednesday, ...