Trayvon Martin used to inspire voter registration
theGRIO REPORT - With the case of slain teen Trayvon Martin as a catalyst, Rev. Jamal Bryant sees a future of increased political empowerment for young black Americans.
Pastor uses stripper pole as prop in sermon
Past church discussions have covered drugs, relationships and other topics that his parishioners 'are dealing with on a day-to-day basis,' he said...
Black churches to register 1 million voters on Easter
theGRIO REPORT - This Easter, a group of black ministers are planning to take advantage of high attendance to combat voter ID laws by registering one million voters in the pews...
Harlem churches see gospel tourist boom
NEW YORK (AP) -- The stern warning issued from the pulpit was directed at the tourists -- most of whom had arrived late -- a sea of white faces with guidebooks in hand...
Black clergy want 1 million voters by Easter
From the Wall Street Journal -- A coalition of African-American Clergy has created the "Empowerment Movement," a faith-based voting initiative designed to get one million voters registered by Easter...
Harlem church develops 'Faith Fights Diabetes' program
New Horizon Church of New York is sponsoring a new program called 'Faith Fights Diabetes'...
Dad accused of abuse thanks church for help
CHICAGO - The man accused of binding his 1-year-old daughter's hands, feet and mouth with tape, then posting a photo of the girl on Facebook offered his thanks Sunday to those who...
Obamas attend service at historic DC church
theGRIO REPORT - The Obama family celebrated Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday on Sunday by attending services at an historic African-American church...
Church services may lower blood pressure
Going to church at Christmas may have been good for the soul, but scientists have discovered that it may also be good for the body...
Occupy DC expands to black churches
The African American clergy and civil rights leaders will announce their decision to join the Occupy movement starting a sub-project called 'Occupy the Dream' on Wednesday...
