In church circles, ministers often enjoy a “biblical shield” from harsh criticism. This is rooted in 1 Timothy 5:19, which cautions against entertaining accusations without multiple witnesses. However, the contemporary leader must understand a hard truth: The criticism shield does not extend…
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I-20 Board shocked as city chief officer described himself as a racist, vowed not pay black company
City’s number 2 man, Morgan McCallister vows not to pay Black Company headed by Alven Square, until an attorney general opinion says its O.K. even if he will be seen as a racist, “then I’m a racist.” Though no one…
Roslyn Downs celebrates life thanks to Liver donation from her brother
For Roslyn T. Downs, the month of April represents a profound intersection of life-changing news, the miracle of birth, and the enduring power of a “village” that refuses to let her walk alone. As the nation observes National Organ Donor…
Lang, Wright elected to lead Southside Economic District.
In a unanimous show of support, the Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) elected a veteran community business leader to guide its upcoming initiatives. During a meeting held Monday, April 6, at the Benoit Recreation Center, the district’s board of commissioners…
NAACP leaders say President speaks for himself, not for the branch on Carroll issue
A public push for an independent investigation into Carroll High School has revealed a deep internal fracture within the local NAACP. While branch president Rev. Cliff Thomas held a news conference Monday to demand transparency from the school district, his…
Rev. Michael Reed, the “Boy Wonder” is now 65, pastors eight churches
The sanctuary at Cuba Baptist Church was filled with quiet reflection Saturday as Rev. Michael Reed stood once again behind the pulpit, where he had served as a teenage leader. It had been 45 years since he first served as…
Student protests shine light on year-long frustration with Shelling at Carroll High
On the surface, the protest at Carroll High School this week looked like a dispute over a dance team’s name. But as the “Million Dollar Girls” moniker was shelved by the district to appease a “firestorm” of criticism, the students…