J. Alfred Smith Sr., former president of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, died Sept. 19. The prominent pastor, author, civil rights activist and seminary professor was 94. A native of ...

(RNS) — In his closing remarks at the National Baptist Convention USA’s annual session, its new president recounted the connections the historically Black denomination is forming with other ...

(RNS) — At sessions focused on social justice, PNBC leaders and guest speakers urged greater response and a unified front to address impacts of the new federal budget. (RNS) — The Progressive National ...

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