As we celebrate Black History Month, our minds turn to the African-American men and women who have enriched all of our lives with their accomplishments and contributions. They include the well-known — like Rosa Parks, Booker T. Washington, Sojourner Truth, …
Winter is making history. Record-breaking snow and subzero temperatures and wind chills are affecting much of the country, including the South. All of us who have been caught in the grip of the wintry weather know how uncomfortable the biting …
As the nation prepares to celebrate what would have been the 85th birthday of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I can’t help but wonder, “What would Dr. King think about our world today?” Dr. King’s sermons and …
Recently, while reading a newspaper column about the importance of paying it forward, I was reminded of the following Bible verse: “Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will repay him for his deed.” – …
The popular holiday song, Give Love on Christmas Day, encourages people to “give more than just presents from a store” on Christmas. The lyrics state “No greater gift is there than love.” There is something else that also makes a …
Detroit recently made history when its state-appointed emergency manager filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection, making it the largest city ever to file for bankruptcy. As Detroit works through this historic financial crisis, we also continue to attack homelessness in …