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Apollo Theater explores MLK’s legacy and modern injustice in annual tribute

The Apollo Theater hosted its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day tribute on Sunday, bringing together notable voices to reflect on Dr. King’s teachings and their enduring relevance to systemic racism in America.
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In A Divided America, Churches Find A Way To Move Forward

From a big-picture perspective, the outlook for many American Christian congregations can seem foreboding.


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How glitter and ash in Greenwich Village bolstered the LGBTQ+ community in uncertain times

Telling a noteworthy story captured through the lens of a decades-old film camera.

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At Stonewall, ‘Resistance Rangers’ condemn Trump cuts and LGBTQ-affirming Christians observe Ash Wednesday

The area surrounding the historic Stonewall Inn has attracted numerous demonstrations during the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term


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Catholics commemorate Ash Wednesday in NYC

New York's Catholics observe the start of Lent throughout the city on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Today marks the beginning of Christianity's 40 days of prayer, fasting and giving ahead of Easter Sunday next month.


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Scenes From Saturday’s Rally for Trans Youth in New York City

Here, images from the scene at Saturday’s Rise Up for Trans Youth Rally.


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Through Love, we are each created in God’s image and filled with the Divine Spark. No matter whom we love, no matter how we look, no matter where we are on our journey, God’s imprint is in every person of every race/ethnicity, every gender, and every sexual orientation. We believe God speaks many languages and is calling us on many paths to peace—Shalom. We believe that Love put on flesh—brown, poor, Jewish baby flesh—and came to live among us. We believe God lives among us still; we are the living body of Christ. We are the hands, feet, and heartbeat of God. We believe the Spirit of God calls us to freedom, and we are not free until all of us are free.