The grant will be used to recruit and support a senior faculty member specializing in Black church studies to foster research and field-defining work in an academic, theological context.

The grant from the Office of the Provost will support Dr. Wilson's project, which addresses the Black maternal health crisis in North Carolina by engaging bioethics, healthcare, and Black churches. Read more from the Duke Office of Interdisciplinary Studies.

The Sankofa Alumni Preaching Series, established in 2014 during Black History Month, is hosted by the Office of Black Church Studies to celebrate the distinct contributions of the school’s alumni of African descent.

Duke alumnus and noted activist will support classes and research on environmental justice and racial equity.

The program welcomes students from historically Black colleges and universities for a day of discernment about pursuing theological education.

Williams, who currently serves as curator of religion for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, will assume the role on July 1.

The fund honors and supports the work of the Office of Black Church Studies, now celebrating its 50th anniversary.

The event featured The Most Rev. Michael Curry and an international panel of Anglican leaders to promote cross-cultural and anti-racist ministry.