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From left: Eboni Riley of NAN, Martin Luther King III, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the Rev. Al Sharpton, president and founder of NAN, pose during the annual MLK Day Awards Breakfast at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 15. (Courtesy photo)

Faith

National Action Network Hosts Annual King Day Awards Breakfast

by Hamil R. Harris January 16, 2024January 16, 2024

Martin Luther King Jr. during the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, during which he delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech, calling for an end to racism (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration)

Black Experience

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Final Days: Andrew Young Speaks at Washington National Cathedral

by Austin R. Cooper Jr. and Hamil R. Harris January 15, 2024January 17, 2024

Martin Luther King Jr. addresses a crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where he delivered his famous, "I Have a Dream," speech during the Aug. 28, 1963, march on Washington, D.C.

Faith

What Would MLK Preach Today?

by Hamil R. Harris January 14, 2024January 17, 2024

Bishop T.D. Jakes preached on Jan. 5 and Jan. 6 during the New Year's revival at First Baptist Church of Glenarden. (Courtesy photo)

Faith

T.D. Jakes Preaches Pivoting, Briefly Addresses Rumors at New Year’s Revival

by Hamil R. Harris January 10, 2024January 10, 2024

Black Experience

Prayer- and Praise-Based MLK Holiday Events

by Hamil R. Harris January 10, 2024January 10, 2024

Archbishop George Augustus Stallings expects to stir up the Christian community with his new book “Beyond the Zoom: The Afterlife.” (Courtesy photo)

Faith

Breakaway Catholic Bishop Starts New Debate Over Heaven and Hell

by Hamil R. Harris January 3, 2024January 4, 2024

As part of the church's Christmas tradition, Shiloh Baptist Church in Northwest D.C. presented Handel's “Messiah” for the 84th year.

Faith

Shiloh Baptist Church Presents Handel’s ‘Messiah’ for the 84th Year

by Hamil R. Harris December 20, 2023December 21, 2023

The Rev. Wallace Charles Smith delivers the eulogy during Maudine Cooper’s funeral at Shiloh Baptist Church on Dec. 15. (Hamil R. Harris/The Washington Informer)

Maudine Cooper Remembered as One of D.C.’s ‘Brightest Lights’

by Hamil R. Harris December 18, 2023December 18, 2023

Faith leaders from Wards 7, 8 and across the District gathered at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church in Southeast D.C. for the Ward 7 and 8 Joint Clergy and Faith Leaders Breakfast Meeting. (Marckell Williams/The Washington Informer)

Faith

Ward 7 and 8 Faith and Community Leaders Craft New Ideas to Stop Youth Violence

by Hamil R. Harris December 13, 2023December 13, 2023

Several gospel music greats gathered to celebrate the legendary Richard Smallwood on Nov. 30. (Hamil R. Harris/The Washington Informer)

Richard Smallwood Celebrates 75th Birthday with Concert Featuring Gospel Legends

by Hamil R. Harris December 1, 2023February 5, 2024