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Golden Trump statue at Trump National Doral golf club

Black Pastor Mark Burns Defends Trump Monument Amid Criticism

by Rev. Dorothy S. BoulwareMay 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Pastor Mark Burns defends a golden Trump statue, igniting debates on faith, politics, and the Black church’s stance on idol worship.

Front facade of St. Alphonsus Liguori Rock Catholic Church with Gothic architecture and intricate stone carvings.

Black To The Future: The Rock Steady Black Catholic Church of St. Louis

by Taryn DunmarsFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026

The History of Sunday Hats in the Black Church

by Taryn DunmarsJuly 12, 2025

Articulated Insight

The Role of the Black Church in Today’s Environment under the Trump Administration

by Pam McElvane, CEO & Publisher Diversity MBA MediaJune 7, 2025

It’s Time for a Reorganization of the Black Church

by Rev. Dr. Heber BrownMay 16, 2025May 16, 2025

Articulated Insight

Why We Need John Lewis

by dbeckfordMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025