community-outreach Archives

Oakland Police and emergency vehicle arrive to Williams Chapel Monday morning. Courtesy photo.

In Wake of Death on Doorstep, Williams Chapel Baptist Church Calls for Better Care, Funding for Unhoused

An unhoused individual was found deceased on the steps of Williams Chapel Baptist Church in East Oakland at approximately 6:30 a.m. Monday. The church, located at...

Inside one of Philadelphia’s historic Black churches, a popular brunch spot is helping revive a soup kitchen that has served the surrounding community since the 1920s. Credit: Courtesy of Tindley Tea Cafe

Art3 weeks ago

At This Black Church Cafe, Your Brunch Helps Feed Someone Else

SEATTLE MEDIUM — A popular brunch spot inside a historic Black church in South Philadelphia is helping to revive a community soup kitchen that has served...

Michelle Bonton, founder and executive director of the Anderson Center for the Arts (Center), stands with the winners of the first Apollo HTX competition, Troy Mason (Left) and Logan Gilbert (Right). Credit: Jimmie Aggison/Defender

Art2 months ago

Apollo HTX: Showcases the City’s Undiscovered Talent

HOUSTON DEFENDER — The Anderson Center for the Arts launched Apollo HTX, a live talent showcase, to highlight local talent in predominantly Black communities in the...

Pastor Michael Wallace of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church (center) and David Kimball, president of the Oakland Stake of the LDS church listen to remarks before volunteers began their work. “We are grateful to partner with these organizations to help care for those in need in our community,” Kimball later told the assembled volunteers. Courtesy photo.

Black Press2 months ago

Mount Zion MBC, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Partner to Bring 29,000 Meals to Alameda County

OAKLAND POST — A semi-truckload of food arrived at MZMBC in Oakland on Tuesday, July 21. This was one of 250 trucks the LDS church is...

The Negro Southern League Museum (NSLM), in partnership with Nurture, Inc., is launching a series of community health and wellness events to support mental, emotional, and physical well‑being. (Adobe Stock)

Black History2 months ago

Nurture, Inc., Negro Southern League Museum Look to Preserve History While Healing the Community

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Josh Gibson, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Negro Leagues history, died at just 35 years old from a stroke....

Black History3 months ago

Nurture, Inc., Negro Southern League Museum Look to Preserve History While Healing the Community

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Josh Gibson, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Negro Leagues history, died at just 35 years old from a stroke....

Photo courtesy Darkness Rising Project, https://www.darknessrisingproject.org.

Art4 months ago

COMMENTARY: Using Art, Healing, And Community to Transform Mental Health Dialogue

THE CAROLINIAN — Operating at the intersection of the arts and mental health, Darkness RISING uses music, storytelling, wellness programming, and community engagement to inspire healing...

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In Wake of Death on Doorstep, Williams Chapel Baptist Church Calls for Better Care, Funding for Unhoused

At This Black Church Cafe, Your Brunch Helps Feed Someone Else

Apollo HTX: Showcases the City’s Undiscovered Talent

Mount Zion MBC, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Partner to Bring 29,000 Meals to Alameda County

Nurture, Inc., Negro Southern League Museum Look to Preserve History While Healing the Community

Nurture, Inc., Negro Southern League Museum Look to Preserve History While Healing the Community

COMMENTARY: Using Art, Healing, And Community to Transform Mental Health Dialogue

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In Wake of Death on Doorstep, Williams Chapel Baptist Church Calls for Better Care, Funding for Unhoused

At This Black Church Cafe, Your Brunch Helps Feed Someone Else

Apollo HTX: Showcases the City’s Undiscovered Talent

Mount Zion MBC, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Partner to Bring 29,000 Meals to Alameda County

Nurture, Inc., Negro Southern League Museum Look to Preserve History While Healing the Community

Nurture, Inc., Negro Southern League Museum Look to Preserve History While Healing the Community

COMMENTARY: Using Art, Healing, And Community to Transform Mental Health Dialogue

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