Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C., made history this year: Thanks to a lawsuit, the church controls the trademark to the far-right group known as the Proud Boys.

In the early part of his second term, President Donald Trump has taken action against individuals, law firms, private corporations, media companies and universities he regards as adversaries.

The culmination of Avurudu preparations in my childhood with my grandparents was marked by the ritual of Kevum-making.