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From Protest to Power: Jesse Jackson’s Enduring Impact on American Politics
America awoke to profound loss on February 17 with the passing of Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., the legendary preacher, civil rights leader, and political trailblazer who helped transform the…
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, Iconic Civil Rights Leader and Political Trailblazer, Dies at 84
America is mourning the loss of a towering giant of history and conscience following the death of Jesse Jackson,…
Homegoing Fit for a Champion: Thousands Gather to Celebrate the Life of Pastor Lawrence Champion Blake
More than 3,000 faith leaders, family members, civic officials and churchgoers filled the West Angeles Cathedral on a gray…
Lawrence Champion Blake, Noted Preacher, Beloved Pastor, Dies at 54
Lawrence Champion Blake, noted preacher, beloved senior pastor of Palm Lane Church of God in Christ, and son of Bishop…
The Race to Decide Which L.A. Pastor Will Lead the Western Baptist State Convention Takes Shape
In what is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched leadership contests in Baptist circles, three…
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Faith and Power Converge as United Faith Coalition Mobilizes Churches to Champion South L.A
The United Faith Coalition (UFC)—a collective of faith leaders and community advocates dedicated to advancing equity, civic engagement, and community development—celebrated the launch of its Inaugural Legacy Breakfast on Friday, welcoming more than 175 clergy, elected officials, and community stakeholders to The Beehive in South Los Angeles. The standing-room-only gathering honored some of South Los Angeles’ most influential pastors whose…
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Rev. Frederick Haynes Wins Democratic Primary for Texas’ 30th Congressional District
Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes III, the longtime senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas, has won the Democratic primary for Texas’ 30th Congressional District, positioning him as the favorite to represent the heavily Democratic seat in Congress. Haynes—a frequent guest in L.A. churches— reportedly secured the nomination with more than 70 percent of the vote. The seat is currently…
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Crenshaw Christian Center Announces Closure of Price Christian Schools After 40 Years of Service
After four decades of shaping lives through faith-based education, Crenshaw Christian Center has announced that it will close Frederick K.C. Price III Christian Schools, marking the end of an era for one of South Los Angeles’ most impactful Christian educational institutions. Founded in 1986 with the establishment of Frederick K.C. Price III Elementary School—followed by the middle and…
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Marvin Sapp Finds Love Again, Announces Engagement
Gospel singer and pastor Marvin Sapp has announced his engagement to Dr. La’Boris Cole, marking a new chapter in his life more than a decade after the death of his wife, MaLinda Prince Sapp. The couple, who had been friends for more than 10 years before quietly beginning a courtship, celebrated their engagement at a birthday gathering—planned by Sapp’s…
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Nipsey Hussle’s Marathon Brand Expands to Long Beach With Snoop Dogg Family Partnership
The legacy of Nipsey Hussle continues to grow as the Marathon brand expands to Long Beach. Marathon Burger, operated by Hussle’s brother Samiel “Blacc Sam” Asghedom, is set to open its newest location March 1 through a partnership with the Broadus family, led by hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg. The announcement was made at Long Beach’s State of the City event, where Asghedom appeared…
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