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The Juneteenth National Digital Equity Bible Study aims to increase digital access among Black Americans
It’s not unusual to see Black children using smartphones or tablets throughout the community, as well as in school or church. But a good number of them return to homes with inadequate or non-existent internet service, where dependable computer access, such as laptops or desk computers, isn’t available.
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Black churches tackle racial life expectancy gap
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Black churches tackle racial life expectancy gap
Life expectancy for Americans, including for Black Americans, is on the rise, due to the decline in the prevalence and severity of COVID-19. Nevertheless, a racial gap exists in life expectancy. As of 2022, Black life expectancy was 72.8 years, compared with 77.5 years for white Americans.
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New book by Rev. Brandon Thomas Crowley explores queer identities in spiritual spaces
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New book by Rev. Brandon Thomas Crowley explores queer identities in spiritual spaces
When Rev. Brandon Thomas Crowley revealed his queer identity to his congregation at the historic Myrtle Baptist Church in Newton, Massachusetts, the group embraced him with love and acceptance.
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