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Fighting Gerrymandering That Threatens to Suppress Voters

by Rev. Dorothy Boulware, Word in Black August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

From family heirlooms to hotel nightstands, the Bible is everywhere, but it turns out 11% of Americans report reading the Bible daily. (Micha Green/The Washington Informer)

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Americans Like to Buy Bibles, But Do They Read Them?

by Rev. Dorothy Boulware, Word in Black May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

Clarinda Burston White grew up leaning on prayer, especially in moments of crisis. She’s now leading a gathering of women using prayer to change the world, and themselves. (Courtesy photo)

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Black Women, Harnessing the Power of Prayer

by Rev. Dorothy Boulware, Word in Black May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

**FILE** Bishop T.D. Jakes is stepping back from ministry at The Potter’s House in Dallas, though he plans to continue preaching and expanding his ministry to other areas that need his attention and energy. (Courtesy photo)

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Bishop T.D. Jakes Will Never Stop Preaching, But He’s Stepping Back

by Rev. Dorothy Boulware, Word in Black April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

In the Black church, American Sign Language isn't a performance for deaf congregants, it's a lifeline to the sermon, the songs, and the spirit of the service. For hearing worshipers, it's a reminder of the power of inclusion. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

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Black American Sign Language is a Lifeline to the Sermon, Songs and Spirit of Service

by Rev. Dorothy Boulware, Word in Black February 5, 2025February 6, 2025

During the season of Advent, churches who closely follow the liturgical calendar display a wreath in full view of congregants. One of four candles around the circumference of the Advent wreath is lit each week with a scriptural reading to illuminate the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love. A white candle is in the middle and represents Christ and all he brings to the world. (Courtesy photo)

Advent: A Preview of the Reason for the Christmas Season

by Rev. Dorothy Boulware, Word in Black December 4, 2024December 5, 2024

Alfred Street Baptist Church, in Alexandria, Virginia, offered a virtual gathering, "Prayer and Support for Post-Election Wellbeing," so people could process and pray after the stressful campaign season and Nov. 5 general election. (Courtesy of Alfred Street Baptist Church)

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Pastors Offer Support Through Painful Election Loss

by Rev. Dorothy Boulware, Word in Black November 13, 2024November 14, 2024

**FILE** Evangelicals for Harris, a group of white evangelical pastors, want to break former President Donald Trump’s political grip on the faithful by encouraging people to support Vice President Kamala Harris. (Earl Gibson/The Washington Informer)

Evangelicals for Harris: ‘She’s a Terrific Combination’

by Rev. Dorothy Boulware, Word in Black October 16, 2024October 16, 2024