The origins of the Black church in America can be traced back to slavery, when the enslaved would meet secretly, to sing and pray.

Sixty years ago, on March 7, 1965, a key turning point in American history transpired in the heart of Alabama, when hundreds of peaceful demonstrators marching for Black voting rights were violently ...

Despite claims that it is no longer relevant, the Black church continues to play a vital role in addressing systemic racism and advocating for justice. The Black church is mischaracterized as ...

Narratives about the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and ’60s often highlight the influence of the Black church.

(NEXSTAR) — The first Black congregations in America pre-date the nation’s founding in 1776. Since then, African American churches continue to support faith, and the fight for Civil Rights ...