Harlem, New York, United States
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First Corinthian Baptist Church Embraces Queer-Inclusive Practices in Harlem
First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem has become a notable example of a historically Black denomination embracing inclusivity and modernity. The church, known for its welcoming atmosphere, has...

Harlem’s Ethiopian Orthodox Church Extends Eviction Reprieve Through August
The Beaata Le Mariam Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Harlem’s last remaining Ethiopian Orthodox congregation, has extended its stay past its original eviction date, though the threat of displacement...

Williams Institutional Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Reopens in Harlem
The Rev. Herb Daughtry addressed the dedication and grand opening of the Williams Institutional Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Harlem. The new church, pastored by the Rev. Jermaine...

Treasured Harlem Ethiopian Orthodox Church Faces Eviction as Eviction Battle Nears Conclusion
Congregants gather at Beaata Le Mariam Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, a longstanding community hub in Harlem, as uncertainty looms over its future. The church, located at the corner...

Politicians and community members gather at Harlem church for funeral of NAACP leader Hazel Dukes
Political leaders and community members gathered at Mother A.M.E. Zion Church in Harlem on Wednesday to honor Hazel Dukes, the 92-year-old civil rights leader and former national president...

U.S. DOJ opens probe into CCNY interfaith event after Jewish student alleges antisemitic remarks by imam
The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into an interfaith event at City College in Harlem, New York, following allegations of antisemitic rhetoric. According to Ilya...

Harlem First Launches as New Christian Fellowship Focused on Inclusion and Cultural Engagement
Harlem First, an emerging Christian fellowship led by Rev. Dr. Eboni Marshall Turman, is reimagining the future of the Black church through inclusion, scholarship and community engagement. Launched...