Category: Columnists
The Tales of Freedom
The Tales of Freedom By Quardricos Driskell, Columnist No single crisis in recent American history has so abruptly magnified the country’s racial disparities andinequities as the coronavirus. From health to economics,… Read More »
Reaching the Masses: What Our New Normal Has Showcased
Reaching the Masses: What Our New Normal Has Showcased By Vanessa Anderson, 5th Episcopal District The effect of COVID-19 has been felt across the globe in both religious and secular settings…. Read More »
Life Can Emerge from the Stench
Life Can Emerge from the Stench Spices are used on the body of the dead. However, what do you do with your spices when there is not a body upon… Read More »
Changes Have Occurred Since the Civil Rights Movement
Changes Have Occurred Since the Civil Rights Movement By Dr. James B. Ewers, Jr., Columnist Racial segregation is a part of my past. I came of age in the time… Read More »
The Truth is the Light
The Truth is the Light By Rev. Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Senior Columnist According to Luke 24:32, “They said to each other, ‘Were not our hearts burning within us… Read More »
Kiratiana’s Guide to Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival
Kiratiana’s Guide to Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival By Kiratiana Freelon, Contributing Writer I’ve been living in Brazil for five years; and every year about 45 days before Easter, I always… Read More »
Grief and Gratitude During the COVID-19 Crisis
Grief and Gratitude During the COVID-19 Crisis By Rev. Ann Champion Shaw, 5th Episcopal District On Sunday, March 8, 2020, Bethel AME Church in San Francisco, celebrated its 168th Church Anniversary. The… Read More »
Certainty in the Resurrection of Christ
Certainty in the Resurrection of Christ By Rev. Dr. Versey Althea Williams, Contributing Writer Easter or Resurrection Sunday is usually a time of gathering, celebrating, and commemorating the resurrection of… Read More »
Faith, Not Fear
Faith, Not Fear By Rev. Monica C. Jones, Ph.D., Contributing Writer Psalm 55:16 says, “But I call upon God, and the Lord will save me.” As we struggle with this new reality of… Read More »
Three Lessons from Rona
Three Lessons from Rona By Robbie Colson-Ramsey, Contributing Writer I attempted to write this article three or four times; however, each time I had an overwhelming feeling of anxiety as… Read More »
Revisiting Our Thinking
Revisiting Our Thinking By Rev. Wesley Litaba Wakunuma, 17th Episcopal District So here we are now. The 51st General Conference has been postponed based on the communication from the Council of Bishops…. Read More »
Distance Education During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Distance Education During the Coronavirus Pandemic By Rev. Betty W. Holley, Ph.D., Contributing Writer The coronavirus pandemic has led to the closing of schools, from kindergarten to graduate level, across… Read More »