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Prayers from African Americans in History

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Prayers from African Americans in History

Beliefnet presents a gallery of prayers from people in African-American history such as Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, W.E.B DuBois and more.

Related Topics: African Americans, African-American Culture, African-American Spiritual, Black History

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders 2007

Whether inspiring their congregations to stand up against social injustice or urging a focus on God-centered family values, African-American religious leaders are a crucial component of a rich and diverse spiritual landscape. In honor of Black History Month, Beliefnet has compiled a list of some of the nation’s most influential African-American spiritual leaders. While by no means comprehensive, the list includes some of today’s most prominent--and controversial--spiritual figures, some up-and-coming figures of note, and several individuals whose lifelong efforts have earned them a place in history.

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders

In black communities, religious leaders have historically occupied a powerful position as gurus, advocates, stewards and preachers. In honor of Black History Month, Beliefnet has compiled a list of some of the nation's most influential black spiritual leaders in 2008.

Related Topics: Faiths, African-American, Black Americans, Spiritual, Church, Women, religious leaders, spiritual values, congregation, black spiritual leaders, Leader, influential black, social justice congregations

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders 2008

Whether inspiring their congregations to stand up against social injustice or urging a focus on God-centered family values, black religious leaders are a crucial component of a rich and diverse spiritual landscape. In honor of Black History Month, Beliefnet has compiled a list of some of the nation's most influential black spiritual leaders in 2008. While by no means comprehensive, the list includes some of today's most prominent--and controversial--spiritual figures, some up-and-coming figures of note, and several individuals whose lifelong efforts have earned them a place in history.

Related Topics: Role Model, Spiritual, Church, Women, religious leaders, spiritual values, congregation, black spiritual leaders, Leader, influential black, social justice congregations

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Sobonfu Some: Getting to the Heart of Relationships

Are you open to the spirit of your intimate relationships? African spiritual teacher Sobonfu Some says that if we open our hearts we can welcome love--and ourselves.

Related Topics: Spiritbreak, Holistic Spirituality, Sobonfu Some, Inspiration, Relationships, Partnership, Love, African spiritual teacher, intimate, intimate relationships

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Watch Exclusive Clip: 'American Violet'

In "American Violet" a young African-American single mother, Dee Roberts, who lives in a small Texas town is wrongly accused of a major crime and fights to clear her name. In this clip, she asks her lawyer if her lawsuit against the D.A. will help.

Related Topics: Entertainment, Movies, American Violet, Clip, single mother, Watch Exclusive Clip, Texas, Dee Roberts, Crime, Exclusive, african american

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Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.: Why No Apology for Slavery?

The Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright, Jr., pastor emeritus of Trinity United Church of Christ, draws parallels between the biblical story of Joseph's bondage and the African American experience, asking why the U.S. hasn't officially apologized for slavery.

Related Topics: Politics, Barack Obama, Church Video, Jeremiah Wright, News, Trinity United Church Of Christ, Slavery, African American experience, Jeremiah A Wright, Apology, US, Experience, biblical story, Biblical, emeritus

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