Dennis Dickerson

Progressive National Baptists, AFL-CIO reunite for midterms voter initiative

By Adelle M. Banks — August 11, 2022
(RNS) — ‘We want to make that connection between the two and we want these two entities to feel comfortable again as they did in the ’60s,’ a Baptist leader said.

Fasting like an Old Testament prophet gains followers during Lent

By G. Jeffrey MacDonald — February 6, 2013
(RNS) The Daniel Fast diet is gaining popularity during Lent, when participants will eat only food from seeds, drink only water and practice daily devotions. Proponents say it gives new meaning to Jesus' sacrifice -- and can be good for a nation that could afford to shed a few pounds.
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