Hamil R. Harris, Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/author/hamilrharris/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:34:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Hamil R. Harris, Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/author/hamilrharris/ 32 32 121622320 Leaders and Ministers Leave the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s ‘Day of Healing’ Upbeat, Motivated https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbcf-alc-day-healing/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbcf-alc-day-healing/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214928 Bishop Paul S. Morton delivered the keynote address as part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference “Day of Healing” on Sept. 14. (Hamil R. Harris/The Washington Informer)

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference's "Day of Healing" featured Bishop Paul S. Morton as the keynote speaker, who spoke about overcoming adversity and the importance of the upcoming elections.

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The Bells Celebrate First Year as Leaders at Grace Missionary Baptist Church https://www.washingtoninformer.com/grace-missionary-baptist-church-anniversary/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/grace-missionary-baptist-church-anniversary/#comments Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:15:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214461 The Rev. Jerome Bell and First Lady Tonita Bell are celebrating their first anniversary as leaders of Grace Missionary Baptist Church with 10 days of events. (Courtesy photo)

The Rev. Jerome Bell and First Lady Tonita Bell are celebrating their first anniversary as leaders of Grace Missionary Baptist Church with 10 days of events, including a service last Sunday and an upcoming concert featuring a range of music.

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‘Day of Healing’ Serves as a Very Important Event During a Critical Time https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbcf-annual-legislative-conference-faith-event/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbcf-annual-legislative-conference-faith-event/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213321 The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference "Day of Healing" serves as a moment to celebrate the role and power of faith in African Americans' continued fight toward justice, unity and peace. (WI File Photo/Robert R. Roberts)

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference's Day of Healing event will be held on September 14 to emphasize the role of faith in the African American community's fight for justice, unity and peace.

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Emory United Methodist Expands Food and Product Distribution Program https://www.washingtoninformer.com/emory-beacon-light-food-distribution/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/emory-beacon-light-food-distribution/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213810 Emory Fellowship United Methodist Church and its nonprofit arm Emory Beacon of Light collaborate with Bread of Life, Inc. for a food and household supplies drive on Aug. 24. (Courtesy of Emory United Fellowship via Facebook)

Emory Fellowship United Methodist Church and Bread of Life, Inc. teamed up to distribute food and household goods to over 1100 people in preparation for the back-to-school season, aiming to eradicate hunger and food insecurity.

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From 1984 to 2024: Jesse Jackson Reflects on Influence of Rainbow Coalition at This Year’s DNC https://www.washingtoninformer.com/democratic-national-convention-jesse-jackson/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/democratic-national-convention-jesse-jackson/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213581 The Rev. Jesse Jackson (front center) was flanked by the Rev. Al Sharpton, his son U.S. Rep Jonathan Jackson and his son Yusef Jackson during the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 20. (Earl Gibson/The Washington Informer)

Rev. Jesse Jackson's 1984 presidential campaign planted seeds of hope, and the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this year saw the fulfillment of the Rainbow Coalition, with many of the party's leading figures being inspired by his leadership.

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DMV Community Talks Importance of This Year’s DNC, Offers Washingtonians Call to Action https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dnc-2024-dmv-leaders-mobilize/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dnc-2024-dmv-leaders-mobilize/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213572 Sheila Bunn, a member of the D.C. Democratic Party and third vice president of the Ward 8 Democrats, attends the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 22. (Micha Green/The Washington Informer)

DMV residents and leaders attended the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago to gain information and inspiration to mobilize the people back home, emphasizing the importance of voting and bringing back joy to the United States.

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Local Faith Leader Imam Talib Shareef Prays at Democratic National Convention https://www.washingtoninformer.com/imam-talib-shareef-delivers-prayer-dnc/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/imam-talib-shareef-delivers-prayer-dnc/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213576 Imam Talib Shareef of Masjid Muhammad in Northwest D.C. delivered the invocation on Aug. 20 at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. (Earl Gibson/The Washington Informer)

Imam Talib Shareef of Masjid Muhammad in Northwest, D.C. delivered the invocation at the Democratic National Convention, emphasizing justice, peace, and celebrating diversity for a better and stronger nation and world.

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The Rev. Al Sharpton Preaches at Rankin Chapel Fresh From the Democratic National Convention https://www.washingtoninformer.com/al-sharpton-howard-university-dnc/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/al-sharpton-howard-university-dnc/#comments Mon, 26 Aug 2024 21:56:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213355 The Rev. Al Sharpton speaks at Howard University’s Andrew Rankin Chapel in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 25, the Sunday after the Democratic National Convention. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

The Rev. Al Sharpton preached at Howard University's Andrew Rankin Chapel on the Sunday after the Democratic National Convention, emphasizing the importance of representation and faith in the upcoming election.

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Howard University School of Divinity Expands Resource Center Post-COVID-19 Pandemic https://www.washingtoninformer.com/howard-university-black-congregations-resource-center/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/howard-university-black-congregations-resource-center/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:30:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1212837 Under the direction of Dr. Harold Dean Trulear, Ph.D, Howard University School of Divinity’s (HUSD) Black Congregations Resource Center has reintroduced itself to the community with the hope of helping churches rebuild and grow post the COVID-19 pandemic.

Howard University School of Divinity's Black Congregations Resource Center, led by Dr. Harold Dean Trulear, is providing resources and education to churches across the country to help them grow and maintain their congregations through preaching, congregational life, and social justice.

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Joe Bowser: A Community Leader Who Loved the City Beyond the Monuments https://www.washingtoninformer.com/joe-bowser-tribute-service/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/joe-bowser-tribute-service/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:15:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1212433 After the funeral service for her father, community leader Joseph Bowser, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, her mother Joan Bowser and other family members exit St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, behind the casket. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Joseph "Joe" Bowser, a longtime neighborhood leader and father of D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, was remembered at a three-hour service as a passionate and committed community member who was dedicated to doing what's right.

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