SUSSEX/WARREN COUNTIES -- In June 1824, the residents of Orange, Sussex and Warren counties were startled by the news that a female preacher had come to town. In the book "Memoir of Mrs. Abigail ...

It’s been a stubborn reality for women in the Black church: Men who are called to preach are readily accepted, but women struggle to have their call even acknowledged, much less get encouragement to ...

For many Black women, spirituality and religion are anchors for their lives. Studies show they are some of the most devoutly religious folks in the U.S., and that is beneficial in unexpected ways. One ...