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Cole Brown is the founding pastor of Emmaus Church, a growing
multi-ethnic and multi-cultural church in Portland, OR where he lives
with his wife and two children. He has worked in the Hip Hop industry
and continues to write songs for congregational use.
Empowering Voices talks with Dr. James Abbington, Associate Professor of Church Music and Worship at the Emory University Candler School of Theology about African American sacred music in the 21st century Church and Public Square.
In Not Alone, she opens up her life to offer the hard-won wisdom that she’s obtained as she’s wrestled with God and depression. While avoiding easy answers, she shares the struggles she has faced, in order to give hope to those who deal with similar challenges, so that they will be better equipped to explore and reflect on their own experiences and faith. Above all, she writes to let them know that they are not alone.
"This book is a sampling of several writings published during my first two years as pastor of Mt Helm. Similar to books published by Martin Luther King, Jr., this text reflects my vision for Christian leadership, especially pastoral leadership, for such a time as this. Engaging, challenging, and faithful, these writings seek to remind the Church that it is God's hope for the world."
Jasiri X tells the heartbreaking story of Trayvon Martin, a unarmed 17 yr old boy, who was shot and killed by Neighborhood Block Captain George Zimmerman on February 26, 2012. George Zimmerman has to this date never been arrested or charged for the Murder of Trayvon.
"The 1972 National Black Political Convention was one of the most significant gatherings of African Americans in the history of this country. Some 10,000 Black people from all walks of life converged on Gary, Indiana to adopt a National Black Political Agenda and establish a process to hold candidates accountability to Black interests at the local, state and national level. A new generation of activists, organizers and elected officials need to study the Gary Convention to assess its relevance and meaning for Black politics and the interests and aspirations of Black people today. This is the subject of the March 23rd National Symposium." - Dr. Ron Daniels, President, Institute of the Black World 21st Century
Rev. Joan Harrell speaks with Dorothy Riley, founder of Big Mamma's House Project @ Trinity United Church of Christ.
James H. Cone talks about his new book, The Cross and the Lynching Tree. http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs071/1101293452452/archive/1109412316407.html The cross and the lynching tree are the two most emotionally charged symbols in the history of the African American community. In this powerful new work, theologian James H. Cone explores these symbols and their interconnection in the...
Rev. Joan Harrell interviews Dr. Rudy Lombard, freedom rider, scholar and humanitarian activist
