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After 30 years of marriage and four children, Pastors Joel and Ylwanda Peebles are still in love. (Courtesy photo)

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Love in the Pulpit

by Hamil R. Harris February 13, 2023February 14, 2023

Scotland A.M.E. Zion Church in Potomac, Maryland, is one of the 35 churches receiving a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. (Courtesy photo)

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35 Churches Receive $4 Million Grant for National Trust for Historic Preservation

by Hamil R. Harris February 1, 2023February 1, 2023

Emery Fellowship on Georgia Avenue in northwest D.C. continues to stand and work to expand affordable housing in the District. (Courtesy photo)

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D.C. Churches Challenged But Not Giving Up, Working for Affordable Housing

by Hamil R. Harris January 25, 2023January 25, 2023

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson speaking to Dr. King. Jackson said he continues to work to keep King’s legacy alive. (Courtesy photo)

Civil Rights Activists Who Knew MLK Still Going Strong

by Hamil R. Harris January 15, 2023January 17, 2023

Bishop T.D. Jakes preaches at the 2023 Joint New Year Revival hosted by Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church and the First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Bowie, Md., on Jan. 6. (Courtesy of GMCHC Photography Ministry)

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First Baptist Church of Glenarden Holds Revival with Bishop T.D. Jakes

by Hamil R. Harris January 11, 2023April 4, 2023

Over-the-top holiday decorations can be found throughout several D.C. neighborhoods. (Courtesy photo)

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Christmas Decorations Connect People to Their Past

by Hamil R. Harris December 21, 2022December 21, 2022

Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) President Khorri Atkinson (right) presents Washington Informer reporter Hamil Harris with the organization's Legacy Award at the WABJ Special Honors Awards gala on Dec. 10. (Robert R. Roberts/ The Washington Informer)

WABJ Celebrates Media Prowess at Special Honors Awards Gala

by James Wright Jr. December 14, 2022December 15, 2022

From left: Rev. Wallace Charles Smith, senior minister of Shiloh Baptist Church, U.S. Senate Chaplain Dr. Barry C. Black, Deacon Charles D. Smith, and other military veterans celebrate the 122nd anniversary of its Nursing Unit and the 20th anniversary of Veterans Recognition. (Photo by Charles Stoutamire)

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Shiloh Baptist Honors Nurses and Veterans on Sunday

by Hamil R. Harris November 16, 2022November 17, 2022

The Black Press of America celebrates 195 years of being the voice for the voiceless and the trusted voice for African descendants everywhere. (File photo)

WABJ to Honor Top Journalists at December Gala

by WI Web Staff November 3, 2022November 3, 2022

Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III (Courtesy photo)

Rev. Calvin O. Butts III, Pastor of Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church, Dies at 73

by Hamil R. Harris November 2, 2022November 3, 2022