African American
Christian moviemakers opt for black cast after glut of whitewashed faith films
In Thomas Merton, conference panelists see a model for racial justice and healing
Southern Baptists try to diversify churches — but will it work?
Black atheists say their concerns have been overlooked for too long
The ‘Splainer: The fuss over ‘Black Jesus’
Black, Hispanic end-of-life views rooted in faith, family — and mistrust
American Jews say others face more discrimination
COMMENTARY: The hidden immigration impact on American churches
Southern Baptists push for more black missionaries
Exhibit highlights blacks’ connection to Scripture
Anti-Obama black pastors group has deep conservative ties, records show
The Coalition of African-American Pastors describes itself on its website as a "nonpartisan group of truthfully mostly Democrats." But interviews and a review of tax documents reveal deep connections with the right. By Aamer Madhani.
New poll examines minorities’ views on social issues
(RNS) Compared to Hispanic Americans, black Americans are far more likely to believe abortion should be legal in most circumstances, even when they personally reject the procedure as immoral. By Lauren Markoe.
NAACP urges black churches to address AIDS epidemic
(RNS) The NAACP has mounted a campaign calling on black churches to address HIV/AIDS after researchers learned these myths circulate among their pews and pulpits. By Adelle M. Banks.
Black Mormons face a political choice like no other
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) Barack Obama vs. Mitt Romney. The matchup is both thrilling and complicated for one particular group - black Latter-day Saints. "I've been black my whole life and a Mormon for 30 years and never thought either of these (candidacies) would happen in my lifetime," says Utah attorney Keith Hamilton. By Peggy Fletcher Stack.
Black preachers divided on same-sex marriage, not Obama
WASHINGTON (RNS) While many black pastors do not like President Obama's recent embrace of gay marriage, they still plan to vote for him and expect other African-Americans to follow their lead. By Lauren Markoe.
