Category: Features
Why we need a religiously literate media in 2023 and beyond
Why we need a religiously literate media in 2023 and beyond By Quardricos Driskell On December 6, 2022, the Rev. Senator Warnock began his victory speech by thanking his supporters… Read More »
Reflections on Vice President Kamala Harris’ 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Speech
By Chuck Hobbs, Columnist I was honored to “be in that number” on behalf of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice yesterday as Vice-President Kamala Harris commemorated the 50th anniversary… Read More »
Rev. Dr. Gertie L. Hurley and Love AME Church Recognized for Health Education in the Community
Rev. Dr. Gertie L. Hurley and Love AME Church Recognized for Health Education in the Community The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) recently honored the Rev. Dr. Gertie L. Hurley,… Read More »
Emotions During the Holidays
Emotions during the Holidays Dr. Jennifer Sims, Contributing Writer My first job was as a part-time seasonal sales associate in the Christmas Shop of a department store. I sold store… Read More »
The Holiday Season Is Here. Let’s Try To Find Some Joy And Peace
The Holiday Season Is Here. Let’s Try To Find Some Joy And Peace. By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. We have just celebrated Thanksgiving with our family and friends. It… Read More »
Philadelphia-Area Pastor Is Recognized for Her Work in the Community
Philadelphia-Area Pastor Is Recognized for Her Work in the Community By Sister Angelena Spears Philadelphia Conference Reporter It’s hard to believe that the Rev. Carolyn Cavaness is just 39 years… Read More »
Student Loan Forgiveness, Black Debt, and the M.Div Degree
Student Loan Forgiveness, Black Debt, and the M.Div Degree Dr. Aaron Treadwell, Contributing Writer On August 24, 2022, President Joe Biden announced a three-part student loan relief program in an… Read More »
Character and Consistency
Character and Consistency Dr. Byron Washington, Columnist Soon Daniel distinguished himself above the other administrators and satraps because an excellent spirit was in him, and the king planned to appoint… Read More »
What Role Will Religion Play in the Midterm Primaries?
By Quardricos Driskell, Columnist The midterm election season is upon us. What hangs in the backdrop is a fragile economy, inflation, an ongoing public health crisis, and significant legislative accomplishments… Read More »
It’s the Ethics for Me
By Dr. John Thomas III, Editor The Black Church as an institution has been such a pivotal part of the African American community because of the respect and trust accorded… Read More »
I Am Somebody
By Rev. Dr. Maxine Thomas, Columnist “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 We… Read More »
Reflections on the 5th Boland annual Conference Lay Organization Convention
by Henry John Van Rhyn, 15th Episcopal District The 5th Boland Annual Conference Lay Organization Convention was held on the weekend of June 10, 2022, to June 12, 2022, at the… Read More »