Faith as a beacon of Black resistance and LGBTQ+ liberation

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Faith as a beacon of Black resistance and LGBTQ+ liberation

I am profoundly reminded of the sacred bond between Black history and faith this Black History Month. How both have been integral in our advancement towards equality. For centuries, faith has been more than a spiritual practice for the Black community—it has been our sanctuary, source of strength, our never-empty well of hope, our place of community, and one of the most potent tools in our fight for liberation. The church was always more than a …