Adelle Banks

@AMBankstw

Production editor and national reporter for . Photographer, videographer, proofreader.

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    Feb 24

    ICYMI: My, story on increasing no. of multiracial, multireligious coalitions addressing local issues. The last in “Beyond the Most Segregated Hour” series, partnership on future of segregation, integration in US religion:

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  2. 17 hours ago

    Leader of Mobile church coalition bridging racial divides says both reconciliation and justice are needed and Bible-based: “we see them as inhaling and exhaling.” My story:

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    Oct 26

    Been thinking a lot about what Robert Jones of calls the end of "White Christian America" - and what happens to the charities it supported.

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    Oct 26

    "I know I’m vulnerable because every human being is vulnerable. At the same time, my faith reassures me God has a plan, that this isn’t the end," said .

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    Oct 26

    In a surprise announcement from his studio window to faithful standing below in St. Peter’s Square, said 13 churchmen would be elevated to a cardinal’s rank in a ceremony on Nov. 28.

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    Oct 26

    So…it appears the White House has simply posted their responses to our questions in full on their website? If you would like them with what we feel is appropriate context and background, feel free to read our piece instead:

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    Oct 23

    EXCLUSIVE: In an unusual written exchange w/, Donald Trump says he no longer identifies as a Presbyterian — the faith tradition in which he was confirmed and has claimed for years. "I now consider myself to be a non-denominational Christian," he said.

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  8. Oct 16

    . connects voter protection and other civic activism to her family’s faith. My story:

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    Oct 16

    The Rev. Timothy Filston, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Thomasville, Georgia, had a request for his mask-wearing congregation during a recent sermon. “Give me all you can through your eyebrows,” said Filston via

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    Oct 16

    This week. another sect story. About how the search for meaning and belonging led a group friends from end-times worship of Satan, Lucifer, Jehovah and Jesus to a spiritual but not religious pet rescue in Utah. And how that quest tore one family apart

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  11. Oct 16

    And here’s my ’05 story about support for, criticism of the event marking the 10th anniversary of the Million Man March:

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  12. Oct 16

    Today is the 25th anniversary of the Million Man March. Here’s my ’15 story about the 20th anniversary rally:

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    Oct 15

    Million Man March 25 years - The Washington Post

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    Oct 15

    Black skeptics find meaning in uplifting their community through social justice The way Darrin Johnson sees it, Black people "don’t need outside beliefs or higher powers. We have power. We are powerful entities. We just need to use that power."

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    Oct 14

    Spent the morning talking to people about Jay Swartzendruber, the one-time editor of CCM magazine and former Nashville Christian music public. He once said his best moment was rallying Christian artists to help fight the AIDS epidemic.

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  16. Oct 14

    Episcopal bishop of Maryland on reaction to diocese's new reparations fund: “Checks are coming and we’re not even in a fundraising mode.” My story:

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    Oct 13

    Trustees of , Southern Baptist flagship seminary, decide unanimously to keep buildings named for slaveholders and start scholarship fund for Black students. My story:

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  18. Oct 13

    Trustees of , Southern Baptist flagship seminary, decide unanimously to keep buildings named for slaveholders and start scholarship fund for Black students. My story:

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  19. Oct 12

    District court judge grants D.C. church request to meet outdoors – at least temporarily – because city rules make it “choose between violating the law or violating its religious convictions.” My story:

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    Oct 9

    Sex, women and the Black church: The author of “The Secret Lives of Church Ladies” talked with me about her new book, a National Book Award finalist. Q&A:

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    Oct 9

    1. It occurs to me that some of y'all don't know about . Some info: ° It's 86 years old ° We're a wire ° We're currently a team of 7 full-time reporters, 2 editors, 2 copyeditors, 1 photo editor ° We're part of a global team w/ (some of our stories run on their wire)

    Also, for the eagle-eyed, yes: the website is in the midst of an (ongoing) refresh, and currently looks much cleaner and loads much faster. We're a small shop, but our awesome team just keeps working to get you your religion news as quick as possible.
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