Historic Black church takes on Proud Boys and wins

Historic Black church takes on Proud Boys and wins: 'We want to see more victories'
A Black church that won a challenge against the Proud Boys hopes it spurs others to act. “We want to capitalize on this energy,'' said William Lamar.
Black Church Already Selling Proud Boys-Style Merch After Winning Trademark
Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church is already selling Proud Boys-style merchandise after winning the extremist group's trademark.
DC judge gives control of Proud Boys’ trademark to Black church attacked by far-right group
The Proud Boys lost control of their trademarked name on Monday after a judge in Washington, DC, ruled that it be handed over to a Black church that was attacked by members of the far-right group four years ago.
Black church in DC that was vandalized by the Proud Boys gains control over the group’s trademark
It comes after the group failed to respond to or make payments on a June 2023 default judgement of $2.8 million.
Proud Boys lose their trademark ownership to a Black church they vandalized, court rules
Court rules Metropolitan AME Church owns Proud Boys' trademark after the group fails to pay $2.8 million judgment.
A Black church that now owns the Proud Boys logo is using it to sell shirts
The church's pastor said selling the shirts with the logo is an effort to “turn evil to good.” WASHINGTON (RNS) — A historic Black church whose Black Lives Matter sign was destroyed by members of the extremist group Proud Boys is now selling T-shirts using the group’s logo,
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The Black church’s role in Civil Rights and social justice continues to grow
The Black church has long played a significant role in supporting faith and the fight for Civil Rights in America, with its ...
Black church vandalized by Proud Boys hopes to use attention for social justice
We intend to take that evil and use it for good,’ says pastor of Metropolitan AME Church, which was awarded trademark of group that vandalized it.
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Q&A: As Beck turns 50, the Black Church, community and love will propel the city forward
I know there’s nuance, so educate me. Kesler: Yeah, I do believe it's difficult to separate the African American people from the church. It is rooted in our history. … The Church has been the ...
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Black Catholics are determined to stay, rebuild in community ravaged by wildfires
For decades, Altadena has been a diverse hamlet that boasted higher than average Black home ownership, thriving Black small ...
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Black D.C. church vandalized by Proud Boys awarded control of group’s name
A historic Black church in D.C. that was vandalized by members ... Police arrested nearly three dozen people and responded to stabbings, fights and acts of vandalism. After Jan. 6 prosecutions ...