Nestled in the community of Alma, North Carolina, Williams Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church stands as a testament to African American faith, perseverance, and collective strength. Founded in 1874, during the turbulent years following Reconstruction, the church has served as a spiritual refuge and cultural …
Black Practitioners to Learn from in 2025
CCDA is committed to celebrating Black voices, not just during Black History Month but today and every day. We are so grateful for all of the Black CCDA practitioners who pioneer so much of the work in community development, teach us about God in new and refreshing ways, and call us to live to …
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Juneteenth and God’s Redemptive Blessings
Juneteenth celebrates the effective end of lawful slavery of African American people on June 19, 1865, when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people would be freed. The troops arrived two and a half years after the signing of the …
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Black Women Healthcare Providers are Essential
I'm a Black Healthcare HR Lady… of course, I wear fancy glasses and get excited to see Black Healthcare workers making an impact! Hi, I'm Datjaeda (da-jay-da). I've been in Human Resources for about ten years and in healthcare for seven years. I have the honor of serving as the HR Director at …
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Transforming Communities – A Vision for Change and Diversity
by Dr. Yvette King As a recent participant in CCDA series “Strengthening Your Organization,” it was encouraging to knowthat The Bowery Mission and Christian Community Development Association have so much in commonBoth are faith-based organizations that envision flourishing communities and value …
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Black practitioners to learn from in 2023
We might be closing out Black History Month, but we want to celebrate #BlackVoices – today and every day. Below, you will find the best-selling resources in our store by Black practitioners. Take some time to learn from them this year. Thanks to all our Black #ccdapractitioners who pioneer so much …
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Reflections on Juneteenth
By Vola RanaivosonCohort 8 Member Last year when I sat around the dining room table with my roommates and discussed our plans for Juneteenth, I realized I didn’t know much about this celebration. At first, I chalked it up to being a U.S. immigrant from Madagascar. However, I am a 33-year-old …
