::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

By Mona Austin “In every human Breast, God has implanted a Principle, which we call Love of Freedom, it is impatient of Oppression, and pants for Deliverance.” Phyllis Wheatly, a poet, a Christian, a slave On Feb. 4, Christian television network TBN broadcast their Black History Month special in its "America's Hidden History" series hosted by David and Tim Barton. The program focuses on revealing unknown American history. It has often been said that Black history is American history. However, this program is evidence that who re-tells that history matters. The hosts and their guest, Bishop Jim Lowe, an African American pastor from Alabama shared false claims that supported a new narrative on slavery. Everyone looking at this show should watch and pray for guidance from the Holy Spirit. We will never reach racial reconciliation in America as long as the abhorrent culture (rooted in religion) of American slavery that was permitted long after world market...

buzzz worthy. . . VH1 aired a ground-breaking special on Monday, "Out In Hip Hop,"  a special prog ram about Gays in Hip Hop and in the church that demonstrated Christian gays are still fighting for acceptance. The topics stemmed from the current season of "Love and Hip Hop Hollywood" where two gay rappers game to grips with being open about their relationship in an industry that traditionally shuns gays.  I broached the subject of gays in the gospel industry eight years ago in an article entitled, "Gay, God-fearing and Fighting for Acceptance."  Since then gay lifestyle is more out in the open in the media and the LBGT community has made significant strides, but the church remains a place that condemns homosexuality.  To offer further insight on the matter, the article is reprinted below. Scientist says being 'Gay' and being 'Homosexual' is different Byron Cage dares to join the conversation on internet talk show many gospel ...