The debate centers on Waymo and legislation before the D.C. Council that would establish a framework for commercial autonomous vehicles.

For some Black Baptist leaders, however, the issue extends well beyond traffic regulations.

Durant has joined other local pastors and leaders associated with the National Baptist Convention in opposing autonomous vehicles.

Another Black Pastor Sees Opportunity But the Black church isn’t speaking with one voice.

Thomas Bowen of Shiloh Baptist Church has described being passed by taxis as a Black man in Washington and New York.