NOTE: These comments were presented for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Presbyterian Black Caucus Celebratory Service 17 Jan. 2016. Covenant Presbyterian Church, Norfolk, Va....
By John L. Horton Again, it is time to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, who would have been 87 on January 15. Since his...
By Imam Vernon M. Fareed After looking at the definitions of terrorism used by the various U.S. departments and agencies one thing is very clear, “they...
By John L. Horton The media is reporting that “No Child Left Behind,” is being sharply scaled back. The House voted on December 2 to...
By John L. Horton We cannot reasonably expect others to do those things that we should do for ourselves. – Paul Robeson Recent media coverage...
By Shedrick Byrd Two weeks ago in the November 12-16 issue of the New Journal and Guide, I submitted an article entitled “Spiritual but not Religious.”...
By Shedrick Byrd Last week our Sunday School class discussed the topic “spiritual but not religious.” The topic was one chosen by “The Wired Word” which...
By Sean C. Bowers Actress Jennifer Lawrence’s public battle for movie star equal pay has intersected with National Football League commentator Terry Bradshaw’s rants about...
By John L. Horton When it comes to (successfully) raising children, we must fulfill the important “roles” of parent, protector, provider, and promisor. ...
By Sean C. Bowers An inherited instant 11-year-old grandson from marriage stopped my mind’s mental carriage, stating, “I don’t even know what my father looks...