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ICYMI: Chris Harrison steps aside as host of The Bachelor in the wake of backlash from racial controversy. by Mona Austin (The Slice): In the first season of The Bachelor that features a Black man, Matt James, racial controvesy has erupted from the past behavior of a forerunner. Rachel Kirkconnell was on the receiving end of insults last week when social media posts of her liking an image with a confederate flag in the background and supporting QAnon theories surfaced. She was also spotted in a photo from an antebellum (or slavery era) party. Rachel apologized in an instagram statement saying, "I hear you and I was wrong" to the people of color who wee offended by her actions. For some, th apology wa not enough. The controversy swelled further when the producer and host seemed to defend her actions. Critics say Chris Harrison of the popular reality relationship show demonstrated tone deafness concerning Kirkconnell attending an antebellum party when he said it...

IS CHRISTIANITY RELEVANT? WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT RACISM, TEARING DOWN STATUES  AND CANCEL CULTURE?   Jim Denison Gives Biblical Insights on Today’s Trifecta of Tough Questions DenisonForum.org DALLAS  – July 28, 2020 – Denison Forum co-founder, pastor, author and podcaster Jim Denison takes on the toughest questions facing so many people today and offers insight with a twist –  What does the Bible say about them? “God’s word never changes, never loses its relevance and never gets ‘stumped’ by modern challenges,” Denison said. “The tumult in today’s world is not a surprise to God. For those searching for answers, I share a biblical and pastoral perspective on today’s issues.” Denison and the Denison Forum reach people around the globe with  The Daily Article , delivered by email and social media;  The Daily Article  podcast; and numerous books. He speaks and writes on cultural and contemporary issues where fai...

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...

By Mona Austin In an effort to refract attention from the spotlight on his impeachment, during the 2020 State of the Union Address (SOTU), Pres. Donald Trump traversed decorum and protocol offering special recognition. He honored two men, one of them a complete shock -- Rush Limbaugh. The other, Gen. Charles McGee. Said the POTUS,  "Thank you for your decades of tireless devotion to our country.  Rush, in recognition of all that you have done for our Nation, the millions of people a day that you speak to and inspire, and all of the incredible work that you have done for charity I am proud to announce tonight that you will be receiving our country's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom."  Then,  First Lady Melania Trump proceeded to present the distinguished medal to Limbaugh from her guest box. WATCH: Whoopi and The View panelits Meghan McCain feud over Limbaugh receiving the Medal of Freedom Is Rush Limbaugh ...

(The Slice): Over a thousand people are missing after Hurricane Dorian left 70% of the island in ruins and Pres. Donald Trump is saying that Bahamians seeking temporary refuge in the U.S.  must be carefully vetted before entering the country. "We have to be very careful. Everybody needs totally proper documentation because the Bahamas had some tremendous problems with people going to the Bahamas that weren't supposed to be there," Trump said on the White House South Lawn before departing for a campaign rally in North Carolina. The president has not been known to make such upfront  distinctions about citizens of other countries who have been forced to flee imminent or direct danger. This has caused some to accuse him  of unfair treatment against the Bahamian residents, especially since on the day before 100 people were removed from a ferry boat  headed to Florida. According to Customs and Border Protection officials they were taken to Nassa...

United Shades of America will return to CNN for season four this month.  United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell, produced by Main Event Media and All3Media America, is an eight-part Emmy Award-winning CNN Original Series that follows sociopolitical comedian Bell as he explores communities across the country to understand the unique challenges they face. In the season four premiere, Bell heads to Dallas to learn about the business of megachurches. In subsequent episodes he will explore the experiences of Hmong Americans, black Midwesterners, white activists in Seattle, women fighting for reproductive justice in Mississippi, the LGBTQ+ community in Salt Lake City, and residents of D.C. that represent a vibrant culture distinct from the politics surrounding them.  "Everywhere I go - airports, coffee shops, the park with my kids - people tell me how much United Shades of America means to them," said Bell. "They say it's the first time they've seen the...

buzzz worthy. . . Ferguson, MO - Despite angry protests and national outcry after the police killing of unarmed Michael Brown, Jr., a year ago Aug. 9, the police shootings of Black citizens and ensuing uprisings continue to occur across the country . Diversity expert and author, Devin S. James, warns the tragedies and conflict will continue until government leaders make a real commitment to cultural sensitivity training, diversity recruiting, and accountability. In his new memoir, Inside Ferguson: A Voice for the Voiceless , James offers readers a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges he experienced while working with Ferguson city officials and  leaders resistant to change.   When protests turned violent after Michael Brown was killed, St. Louis County leaders called upon James to help bridge the gap between Ferguson's all-white leadership and its outraged Black community. They thought his background made him the perfect for the task. James has firsthand experience ...

buzzz worthy. . . (Raleigh, N.C.) Maybe the cure to the common cold is years away but according to Adam L. Perkins, race relations expert, author and speaker, views of race in America is about to change. Perkins who affectionately calls himself America’s Race Doctor says that he feels the time has come to provide a perspective on race that will cause ideas like white guilt and black rage to become a thing of the past. Perkins says the discussion of race is outdated and needs to be revised. His solution: “Stop focusing on race.” His speaking campaign MAKE RACE MAKE SENSE will launch this fall. Perkins says that his revolutionary approach removes “race” from the discussion in its entirety. “To design a lecture that doesn’t focus on race has taken many years to perfect. Audiences are diverse and lecturing to a diverse group on race requires delicate precision. My goal is to create an environment conducive for learning, conducive for understanding and one that leaves attende...

buzzz worthy. . . WASHINGTON (NNPA) – The effects of living in a patriarchal, racist society measurably erode Black women’s physical and mental wellbeing, an emerging body of research finds. Over time, this steady drip of double-discrimination can lead to higher maternal mortality and lower birth weight rates, hypertension and heart disease, aggressive cancers, and psychological issues, to name a few effects. “Although the evidence is somewhat mixed, the consensus is that self-reported racial discrimination is associated with a variety of health outcomes—most prevalent being birth outcomes, cardio health concerns…also depression and psychological stress,” says Amani Nuru-Jeter, associate professor of public health at University of California. Nuru-Jeter, an epidemiologist who has contributed research on these issues, adds that there are lab-based, literature-based, and anecdotal studies to show the link between discrimination and poor mental and physical health.  While discrimi...

buzzz worthy. . . My 15-year-old and a friend saw "Selma" together.   When they returne from the moviee I asked, "What was the main take away from the film?"  It was emotionally draining for her:    "They went through so much for us.  I cried because I knew it was real,"   she said of the impact of the cinematic portrayal of one of the darkest hours in American History.  Overall, the triumph over injustice resonated the most.  "At the end," she said, "it was beautiful."  Indeed, the "beauty" of any struggle is progress. I wanted to embrace her and  talk of the coming of better days, but dcided to have "the talk."   The struggle for equality and justice remains real today, voting rights are still under attack 50 years after the voting rights act they were fighting to establish in the movie was written into lae.as in 2015 the 50th Anniversary f the Voting Rights act. What little African American  history tha...

buzzz worthy. . .   FROM FERGUSON TO NEW YORK CITY,  DR. PHIL LOOKS  AT THE CURRENT  RACIA L TENSION IN AMERICA AND TAKES THE CONVERSATION BEYOND THE HEADLINES AIRING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 Provocative dialogue includes interviews with the families of Eric Garner, Michael Brown and Trayvon Martin; Roland Martin, Reverend Al Sharpton and New Orleans Saints Player Benjamin Watson are among panelists providing additional insight.  Tune In, Friday Dec. 12 -  (check local listings) Watch a teaser of Dr. Phil   Photo of Roland Martin, Dr. Phil and Benjamin Watson   Los Angeles, CA -  FROM FERGUSON TO NEW YORK CITY, DR. PHIL LOOKS AT THE CURRENT RACIAL TENSION IN AMERICA AND TAKES THE CONVERSATION BEYOND THE HEADLINES  AIRING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12   Provocative Dialogue Includes Interviews with the Families of Eric Garner, Michael Brown and Trayvon Martin; Reverend Al Sharpton and New Orleans Saints Player...