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The show takes its core concept — and its name — from the writings of religious ... to Black and queer bodies. The ecstatic experience, she writes, “I found it in relation with other women ...
Art is always a resource for spiritual reflection ... beauty and sorrow, “Lemonade” reminds black women that even if their own religious traditions fail to “see” them, they are still reflected in the ...
“God wanted me to love myself.” Her message had tremendous cross-religious appeal among Black women. Even my conservative Christian grandmother would give me her books during my milestones ...
(Courtesy of the Delaware Art Museum) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Black women like Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman ...
More than 100 beautiful, fascinating quilts of widely varied styles made primarily by African American women with Bay Area ...
The story of Rebecca Cox Jackson and Rebecca Perot, two free Black women in the 19th century who were partners in life and upended the religious establishment to create their own spiritual Shaker ...
His most famous speeches often had Biblical references and used religion to promote love, tolerance, and peace. Rev. Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook became the first African American woman to be named ...
This event will unite scholars, religious leaders, activists, community members, and those interested in exploring the vital role of Black women in shaping public life and religious activism.
She’s a trans woman, a rock climber, and my friend—and after 17 years ... is a gem—its arched white buildings and flat roofs squeezed between the blue ocean and black mountains. Yet call me an egghead ...
Marla Frederick, a professor of religion and culture at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, will succeed David Hempton, who has served as dean of the divinity school since 2012. Frederick ...