African American clergy

PHOTO GALLERY: The history and diversity of African American religious rituals

By Adelle M. Banks — January 10, 2023
(RNS) — A new photo book from the National Museum of African American History and Culture explores Black history through its range of spiritual traditions.

AME General Conference debate on same-sex marriage continues after bill is voted down

By Kathryn Post — July 7, 2021
(RNS) — The measure would have repealed a section in the AME Book of Discipline that prevents clergy from performing such marriages.

Black clergy call for churches to foster healing in the aftermath of Charlottesville

By Adelle M. Banks — August 18, 2017
(RNS) — 'Our youth and young adults especially need a place to process this assault on their being and the very soul of this nation,' they said.
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