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Rep. John Lewis on The Struggle to Vote
Dear Friends: I wanted to be sure you saw this editorial published in The New York TImes on Saturday. It clarifies a central point in the continuing struggle around voting rights. The fight to preserve pre-clearance by the Justice Department is not just historically significant but a necessary protection we still need today. The Voting RIghts Act of 1965 made it illegal for legislatures to use discriminatory tactics prevalent during that era, such as....
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How Do You Like Your Grilled Cheese?
You know God can bring lessons during any moment, through anyone and by anything! My latest lesson came through the frying of a grilled cheese sandwich. Yep, I said it; grilled cheese sandwich! I had buttered the bread like I normally do and placed it in the cast iron skillet. At the same time, the phone rang and something the newscaster was saying on the television caught my attention. Innocently losing focus, I took my eyes off my original...
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CBC Update - President Rev. Frank Brown
Rev. Frank Brown, president of the Concerned Black Clergy of Metro Atlanta, spoke with FaithAtlanta.com about some of the initiatives the organization is moving forward. These initiatives include financial seminars with Wells Fargo. June 23rd will mark the fourth seminar at Antioch Church North. People will be able to hear information that covers help with mortgage, credit issues, and basic banking information.
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Deitrick Haddon’s ‘A Beautiful Soul’ Opens
Under Jeff Byrd’s direction the audience is taken on the spiritual journey of Andre’ Stephens, a self centered, womanizing, hip hop icon. Best friend Chris Scott, wonderfully played by Robert Ri’chard, serves as the voice of reason that falls upon death ears until a very unfortunate event ushers in the option for a change of fate. Deitrick Haddon and Allison Elizabeth’s script gives Haddon full range of his dramatic and musical gifts...
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