Category: Features

First A.M.E. Church LA

Ominous rumors and tales of decline surrounded First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles when the public learned last week of the bankruptcy protection filing for three FAME corporations…. Read More »

A Cancer Diagnosis-In His Own Words

A Cancer Diagnosis-In His Own Words The Reverend Maurice Wright, II One year ago today, the doctor said three words that changed our lives. “You have cancer.” Following his words,… Read More »

Transition of Retired Bishop Frederick Calhoun James (1922-2024)

The Right Reverend Frederick Calhoun James was born on April 7, 1922, in Prosperity, S.C., the son of Rosa Lee Gray James and Edward James. He graduated from Drayton Street… Read More »

Our Moral Imperative: Confronting A Decaying Human Contract

Our Moral Imperative: Confronting A Decaying Human Contract Jamar A. Boyd, II, M. Div. The America of my experience has worshiped and nourished violence for as long as I have… Read More »

How to Get Involved with Reproductive Justice

How to Get Involved with Reproductive Justice Rev. Brandee mimitzraeim, 2nd Episcopal District Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization’s emphasis on one’s constitutional right to choose brought about a crisis… Read More »

Now is the Time for a Sankofa Moment

Now is the Time for a Sankofa Moment Rev. Terrence Thomas, 4th Episcopal District The scene in January at Mother Emmanuel during President Biden’s visit was equal parts heartbreaking, disappointing,… Read More »

New funding to preserve Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

New funding to preserve Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church The 134-year-old structure in Society Hill will get $90,000 to rehab its intricately designed stained-glass windows. By Meir Rinde Mother… Read More »

Second Episcopal District Dominican Republic We Care Mission Tour

Second Episcopal District Dominican Republic We Care Mission Tour From November 23-26, 2023, the Second Episcopal District under the leadership of Bishop James L. Davis and Episcopal Supervisor Arelis B…. Read More »

The Roles Of Women In Our Society

The Roles Of Women In Our Society By Bro. Melvin Esau  As we just come from a period where we advocated for no violence against women and children and observed… Read More »

Two Political Presidential Outcomes for 2024

Two Political Presidential Outcomes for 2024 By: Quardricos Driskell, Columnist Less than a year before Election Day, both parties believe they can win the White House and control both chambers… Read More »

Refuse to Die

Refuse to Die Rev. Jazmine Brooks, TCR News Editor   From the moment I read about the attempted murder of Ralph Yarl and the several “neighbors” who refused his aid,… Read More »

Misuse of Religion

Misuse of Religion Rev. Dr. Darryn J. Hewson Religion can be beautiful, and hopeful, and amazing. It can teach us so many things about how to be together, love ourselves,… Read More »