CLEVELAND, Ohio – The first time I went to a mostly African American church service, I was blown away by the music. One word came to mind – Motown. I felt the same beat, the same spirit of listening ...

(RNS) — W. James Abbington Jr., an expert on Black religious music known for his editing, teaching and playing of congregational music, has died at the age of 65. GIA Publications, for whom he worked ...

Whereas in most African American circles, the church is not only a worship venue. It is the place where people can come to mourn, to celebrate, and in some instances to speak truths they do not feel ...

As he does one day each month, the Rev. Robert Turner hit the road from his home in Baltimore last week and traveled — on foot — 43 miles (69 kilometers) to Washington. He arrived by evening on April ...

African American churches are key places for receiving information, guidance, and solace during times of distress in many communities across the U.S. Here are some insights from research and dialogues ...

Ahead of Juneteenth, leaders of local, historic African American churches reflected on the importance of the church for the Black community in Decatur. Tags ...

Anderson County has a rich African American history, including leaders, educators, and business owners who helped develop the region. Notable figures include the Rev. Augustus Vance, an early pastor ...

ATLANTA — The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation presented a historic African American church in Atlanta with a $20,000 grant for historic preservation on Monday. According to the organization, ...

One Detroit contributors share their family history. Plus, a look back at the Great Migration. Destination Detroit explores the history of Southeast Michigan and the people who came to the region in ...