Category: history
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Reclaiming What Was Sacred: The Misuse of “Woke”
By Dana King “Eyes to See, Ears to Hear: The Gospel of Being Woke” “The gospel has always been a wake-up call. From the cries of the prophets to the voice in the wilderness, God has beckoned His people to open their eyes, soften their hearts, and tune their ears…
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June is Black Music Month
Written by the Editor: Larry Lewis The History of Black Music Month in the United States Each June, the United States celebrates Black Music Month—a time set aside to honor the profound influence of Black musicians, composers, and performers across every genre of American music. From the soulful rhythms of…
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Everything You Thought You Knew about the Priesthood and Temple Ban Is Wrong
A new book on the subject, already in its third printing, peels back decades of accreted myths and half-truths. Written By Alice Faulkner Burch Upon first encountering this book, I did not like the title. By the time I ended the first chapter, however, I understood how fitting it was.…
Black Lives Bless 