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Black Churches

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politics1 year ago

"Georgia's Black Churches Unite to Mobilize Key Voters"

Two of the largest Black church groups in Georgia, the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, are joining forces to mobilize Black voters in the state ahead of the November presidential election. With more than 140,000 parishioners combined, the churches aim to reinvigorate the Black church as a powerful driver of voter turnout, particularly in response to new voting restrictions in Georgia and the need to empower their communities.

politics1 year ago

"Biden's Embrace of Black Churches and Voters in South Carolina"

President Joe Biden visited Black churches in South Carolina, praising their role in teaching the "power of faith" and urging worshippers to imagine a world without the influence of Black churches. He emphasized the importance of Black voters and their impact on his campaign, aiming to rally their support ahead of the upcoming primary. Biden also addressed a drone strike in Jordan and has been actively engaging with the Black community, highlighting the significance of their prayers and support.

education2 years ago

"Empowering Orlando's Black Churches: Teaching African American History with a Toolkit"

Black churches in Orlando are using a toolkit created by Faith in Florida to teach African American history to their congregants. With restrictions on teaching Black history in Florida, churches are stepping in to fill the gap. The toolkit includes recommended books, documentaries, and articles covering the history of the Transatlantic slave trade to the Civil Rights Movement. The classes aim to provide a more comprehensive understanding of American history and culminate in a trip to important Civil Rights Movement sites in Alabama. Over 300 churches in Florida and the South have signed up to use the toolkit.