A story starts “once upon a time.” It weaves through a tried-and-true narrative: a maiden in paradise violates a single prohibition, she is captured by a dragon, rescued by a knight in shining armor, and lives with him happily ever after. The shape of this tale is like an old blanket, familiar and comforting. But…
Month: December 2024
New Orleans Archdiocese To Sell Historic Black Catholic School To Fund Abuse Settlements
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 22, 2024 The Couvent School complex was once deemed the center of African-American education in Louisiana. { alert(‘URL copied to clipboard’); }) .catch((error) => { console.error(‘Error copying URL: ‘, error); }); } ]]> The Archdiocese of New Orleans plans to sell a historic Black Catholic School as it intends to file…
Does Christmas Bring Peace or War?
Audio Transcript Happy Monday and Merry Christmas! In this last episode before the holiday, we’re coming in with a Christmas meditation on happiness and anxiety, all spurred by this question from a listener named Derek: “Hello, Pastor John, and Merry Christmas to you! During the Advent season each year, I love to sing the hymn…
Memphis Hires Former Federal Judge To Oversee Police Reforms Amid Civil Rights Investigation
by Daniel Johnson December 22, 2024 In response to a federal investigation alleging civil rights violations, Memphis hires ex-Judge Bernice Donald to monitor the police. { alert(‘URL copied to clipboard’); }) .catch((error) => { console.error(‘Error copying URL: ‘, error); }); } ]]> After a federal investigation into the Memphis Police Department prompted by the death…
NYC Agrees To Nearly $30M Settlement In Fire Department Race Discrimination Lawsuit
by Daniel Johnson December 22, 2024 The litigation revolved around a pay discrepancy for the inspectors, whose workforce is 70% Black or people of color. { alert(‘URL copied to clipboard’); }) .catch((error) => { console.error(‘Error copying URL: ‘, error); }); } ]]> On Dec. 16, Manhattan U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres issued a preliminary approval…
American Airlines Settles Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Filed By Three Black Men
by Daniel Johnson December 21, 2024 Although neither the airline nor the three men gave details about the settlement. { alert(‘URL copied to clipboard’); }) .catch((error) => { console.error(‘Error copying URL: ‘, error); }); } ]]> On Dec. 19, American Airlines announced it would settle a federal lawsuit filed by three Black men who accused…
Marine Charged With First-Degree Murder Of Reality TV Contestant
by Mary Spiller December 21, 2024 Willie Ellington was charged with first-degree murder of exotic dancer Tshey Bennett. { alert(‘URL copied to clipboard’); }) .catch((error) => { console.error(‘Error copying URL: ‘, error); }); } ]]> Willie Ellington, an active duty Marine, has been charged with murder of Tshey Bennett, whose body was discovered in a…