Dorothy Boulware

1 week ago | stlamerican.com | Dorothy Boulware

He installed Washington, D.C.’s first Black cardinal, connected with America’s first Black president, and appointed three Black men who are in contention to succeed him. He condemned racism as a “sin,” visited poor Black communities, and ministered to imprisoned Black men.

2 weeks ago | washingtoninformer.com | Dorothy Boulware

**FILE** Bishop T.D. Jakes is stepping back from ministry at The Potter’s House in Dallas, though he plans to continue preaching and expanding his ministry to other areas that need his attention and energy. (Courtesy photo) This story was originally published online with Word In Black, a collaboration of the nation’s leading Black news publishers (of which the Informer is a member). It’s the end of an era — and a new beginning.

1 month ago | afro.com | Dorothy Boulware

In recent months, eggs have become shorthand for spiralling-out-of-control grocery prices. That’s why the Rev. Charlie E. Dates, senior pastor of Chicago’s Progressive and Salem Baptist churches, helped the joint congregations give away 40,000 of them — for free. As Dates leads congregants in the Windy City, the leadership of New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore hands out fresh vegetables and fruit to anyone who needs it.

1 month ago | theinnercitynews.com | Dorothy Boulware

In targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the federal government, President Donald Trump has seemingly begun to roll back decades of civil rights progress under the belief that DEI discriminates against white people. By Dorothy BoulwareTo paraphrase the American philosopher Thomas Paine, these are times that try the souls of Black America. A big reason is the return of President Donald Trump, and his push to erase the hard-won gains of the Civil Rights Movement.

Feb 5, 2025 | washingtoninformer.com | Dorothy Boulware

This story was originally published online with Word In Black, a collaboration of the nation’s leading Black news publishers (of which The Informer is a member). When Justina Taylor Miles broke the internet signing Rihanna’s 2023 Super Bowl performance last year, she wasn’t just interpreting — she was continuing a tradition of Black American Sign Language. On Sunday mornings, during worship at a Black church, the sign language interpreter is often the most animated person in the room.