How do you feel about the word father? Growing up, I felt the word like a thorn in my flesh. A frequent reminder of what I didn’t have. A gateway term into descending valleys of discouragement, insecurity, and envy. Father: whenever I heard the word, it mercilessly brought back to my mind what I was…
Year: 2024
Black-Owned Bookshop Finds Permanent Home Thanks To Philadelphia Community
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 12, 2024 The founder now owns her building that will continue to provide a communal space for Philadelphia. { alert(‘URL copied to clipboard’); }) .catch((error) => { console.error(‘Error copying URL: ‘, error); }); } ]]> Harriett’s Bookshop, a Black-owned business named after Harriet Tubman, has found its permanent home in Philadelphia.…
Should We Ever Speak Directly to the Devil?
Audio Transcript Should we ever speak directly to the devil? Some Christians do. Many don’t. Who is right? Here’s the question, from Frederic, a listener in Germany: “Pastor John, hello! An episode of APJ — APJ 1439 — really jumpstarted my prayer life. Thank you for it. As I felt really blessed, I was also…
Rookie Bronny James Will Spend Time In G League To Develop His Skills
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 9, 2024 ‘The Lakers plan on using him primarily in the G League as he remains far from a rotation-caliber player,’ according to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha. { alert(‘URL copied to clipboard’); }) .catch((error) => { console.error(‘Error copying URL: ‘, error); }); } ]]> After seemingly picking Bronny James…
Ben Crump Supports Tim Walz as VP Nominee Due To Support Following George Floyd’s Death
by Sharelle Burt August 9, 2024 We agree with Crump! { alert(‘URL copied to clipboard’); }) .catch((error) => { console.error(‘Error copying URL: ‘, error); }); } ]]> Civil rights attorney Ben Crump called Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz a “strong choice” as the Democratic vice presidential nominee after reminiscing on his support of George Floyd and…
Here’s Why Banks Are Blocking Employees From Donating To The Harris-Walz Campaign
by Sharelle Burt August 9, 2024 Well that doesn’t seem fair…. { alert(‘URL copied to clipboard’); }) .catch((error) => { console.error(‘Error copying URL: ‘, error); }); } ]]> Democratic-leaning banks are blocking employees from donating to Vice President Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s campaign to avoid complications with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Business…
3 Friends Launch Black-Owned Prosecco Brand Don Luchi
by Mitti Hicks August 9, 2024 Co-founders Andre Grundy, David Kinloch, and Justin Wages sold out of the first shipment of bottles just five weeks after launching Don Luchi. { alert(‘URL copied to clipboard’); }) .catch((error) => { console.error(‘Error copying URL: ‘, error); }); } ]]> Three friends are behind the newest Black-owned prosecco brand…
Are Claims About Resurfaced 2015 Video Of Planned Parenthood Execs Selling Fetal Tissue True?
by Shanique Yates August 9, 2024 A resurfaced clip from 2015 shows Planned Parenthood executives discussing the use of fetal tissue following abortion procedures, however, are the claims around it true? { alert(‘URL copied to clipboard’); }) .catch((error) => { console.error(‘Error copying URL: ‘, error); }); } ]]> A recently released video shows Planned Parenthood…