Category: Columnists
The 4th District Illinois Legislative Lobby Day
The 4thDistrict Illinois Legislative Lobby Day By Presiding Elder Albert D. Tyson, III, Senior Columnist “Historic and awe-inspiring,” these words describe the events of two days in the third week… Read More »
The Heresy of Racism
The Heresy of Racism By Rev. James A. Keeton, Jr., 7thEpiscopal District Growing up as a young person in the AME Church, I was always taught that the founding of… Read More »
Theological Education at Payne Seminary: Betty Whitted Holley’s Perspective
Theological Education at Payne Seminary: Betty Whitted Holley’s Perspective By Presiding Elder Betty Holley, Contributing Writer In preparing to graduate the largest class in Payne Seminary’s history, 51 students in… Read More »
Promoting Healthy Sex and Sexuality: A Look at Congregation Strategies
Promoting Healthy Sex and Sexuality: A Look at Congregation Strategies By Rev. Dr. Priscilla Irene Boswell, Contributing Writer Talking about human sex and sexuality can make most of us uncomfortable,… Read More »
I Hear Music in the Air
I Hear Music in the Air By Rev. Dr. Maxine Thomas Acts 2:2 says, “And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and… Read More »
LIBERATION: Two Snaps for Uncle Snoop!
LIBERATION: Two Snaps for Uncle Snoop! By Ms. Lauren Wilson, Columnist So, let me get this straight. It’s ok for you to go to the club to drink, smoke, and… Read More »
On the Revolutionary Hope of Alice Thurman
On the Revolutionary Hope of Alice Thurman By Rev. Joi Orr, 1stEpiscopal District The police killing of Stephon Clark, the Austin package bombs, and the deepening wealth gap between whites… Read More »
Ain’t Nothin’ Like a Brother
Ain’t Nothin’ Like a Brother By Mrs. Cheryl Rainey, Contributing Writer I love the way a Black man looks, the panther-like way he moves, and the richness of his voice…. Read More »
At the Cross
At the Cross By Rev. Barry Settle, Contributing Writer John 19:26 says, “When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his… Read More »
Pentecost: Lifting the Holy Spirit before the People
Pentecost: Lifting the Holy Spirit before the People By Rev. Dr. Monica C. Jones, Contributing Writer We, as people of faith and informed believers, understand that the Resurrection was not… Read More »
Prince’s death from Fentanyl highlights the rise in Opioid addiction in the Black Community
By Chuck Hobbs, Columnist This past April 19th, nearly two years to the day that Pop music legend Prince died at his home in Minneapolis, authorities confirmed that the singer… Read More »
The Silence: Pastors who Abuse
The Silence: Pastors who Abuse Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd, Contributing Writer One of the most difficult realities for the church is the existence of clergy who abuse. In years past,… Read More »