The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has launched the Reparative Justice Initiative, an ambitious plan to dismantle deep-seated bias and poverty in Baltimore, which includes allocating 15% of year-end non-committed funds to support Black churches and communities.

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True self-worth is a gift from God, not something to be earned, and should not be based on the opinions of others.

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Christian faith leaders across denominations are encouraging people to dive into the power of Lenten practices to find ways to mute societal distractions, listen to God, and build community.

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Lyndia Grant reflects on the influence of Rev. Jesse Jackson's 1983 presidential campaign, which inspired her and her sisters to launch a family business, and how the silence before the breakthrough taught them to keep hope alive.

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Buddhist monks completed a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C. to promote mindfulness, kindness, reflection and unity, inspiring many to choose harmony over winning and to practice mindfulness in their daily lives.

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During Ramadan, 2 billion Muslims around the world are celebrating the holy month of fasting, worship, and community service, with mosques in the DMV area providing places for worshipers to gather and break bread together.

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Pierpont Morgan Mobley, a pioneering figure in the White House Personnel Office, authored the first-ever Affirmative Action Program for the Executive Offices of the President and was a pillar of the Northeast D.C. community, leaving behind a legacy of justice and equity.

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Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler, a longtime Washington, D.C., pastor and social justice advocate, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of faith-rooted activism and community leadership.

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Faith leaders are emphasizing the importance of spreading love year-round, as love is a central tenet in many religious beliefs and has the power to heal, unite, and remind us that we are all connected.

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Melody Starya Mobley is the first Black female forester in the U.S. Forest Service, who overcame racism and sexism to manage wildlife and timber in Florida, Washington, D.C., and other countries, and now mentors young people to pursue careers in natural resource conservation.

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