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Black Traditions for the New Year: Thinking Forward

by Hamil R. Harris and Jada Ingleton December 30, 2024December 30, 2024

Religious and community leaders, including Imam Talib Shareef (third from left), join Ward 2 Council member Brooke Pinto (center), Secretary of State Kimberly A. Bassett (second from right), and Ward 3 Council member Matthew Frumin (far right) in an interfaith service on Dec. 12 at the John A. Wilson Building. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Faith

Faith Leaders, Community Showcase Religious Diversity in December

by Hamil R. Harris and Jada Ingleton December 18, 2024December 18, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant, a spiritual force who inspired people in the African Methodist Episcopal Church around the world, died on Sept. 26 at the age of 77. (Courtesy of Dr. Thema Bryant via Instagram)

Faith

Remembering the Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant

by Hamil R. Harris October 7, 2024October 9, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Judy Talbert, founder and former pastor of Faith Tabernacle of Prayer in Southeast D.C., was a pioneering preacher whose legacy continues to inspire six years after her death. (Courtesy photo)

Faith

Faith Tabernacle of Prayer Continues the Legacy of Founder

by Hamil R. Harris October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

Bishop Paul S. Morton delivered the keynote address as part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference “Day of Healing” on Sept. 14. (Hamil R. Harris/The Washington Informer)

Faith

Leaders and Ministers Leave the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s ‘Day of Healing’ Upbeat, Motivated

by Hamil R. Harris September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

The Rev. Jerome Bell and First Lady Tonita Bell are celebrating their first anniversary as leaders of Grace Missionary Baptist Church with 10 days of events. (Courtesy photo)

Faith

The Bells Celebrate First Year as Leaders at Grace Missionary Baptist Church

by Hamil R. Harris September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference "Day of Healing" serves as a moment to celebrate the role and power of faith in African Americans' continued fight toward justice, unity and peace. (WI File Photo/Robert R. Roberts)

CBCF Legislative Conference 2024

‘Day of Healing’ Serves as a Very Important Event During a Critical Time

by Hamil R. Harris September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Emory Fellowship United Methodist Church and its nonprofit arm Emory Beacon of Light collaborate with Bread of Life, Inc. for a food and household supplies drive on Aug. 24. (Courtesy of Emory United Fellowship via Facebook)

Faith

Emory United Methodist Expands Food and Product Distribution Program

by Hamil R. Harris September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

The Rev. Jesse Jackson (front center) was flanked by the Rev. Al Sharpton, his son U.S. Rep Jonathan Jackson and his son Yusef Jackson during the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 20. (Earl Gibson/The Washington Informer)

From 1984 to 2024: Jesse Jackson Reflects on Influence of Rainbow Coalition at This Year’s DNC

by Hamil R. Harris August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

Sheila Bunn, a member of the D.C. Democratic Party and third vice president of the Ward 8 Democrats, attends the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 22. (Micha Green/The Washington Informer)

DMV Community Talks Importance of This Year’s DNC, Offers Washingtonians Call to Action

by Micha Green and Hamil R. Harris August 28, 2024August 28, 2024