by Starlette Thomas | Nov 18, 2024 | Feature, Opinion
Lerone Bennett, the former executive editor at Ebony Magazine, called Howard Thurman “the holy man.” Born in Daytona Beach, Florida, the luminary was in search of ultimate meaning. Today would have been the author, mystic, pastor and one of the greatest theologians...
by Starlette Thomas | Nov 11, 2024 | Feature, Opinion, The Raceless Gospel Initiative
“I’m writing until we all get on the same page.” I said this during my introduction to a writing session for Good Faith Media’s Writers’ and Readers’ Retreat at St. Francis Springs Prayer Center in Rockingham, North Carolina. An unplanned mission statement, I...
by Starlette Thomas | Nov 4, 2024 | Feature, Opinion, The Raceless Gospel Initiative
Grab a towel. I am calling for a come-to-Jesus meeting. You could say it’s an intervention. The North American church needs help desegregating, as there remain black and white churches. Put away from me your community days and pulpit swaps, your website’s stock...
by Starlette Thomas | Oct 29, 2024 | Feature-, News
This is part two of my interview with Jamie Marich, a sought-after speaker and consultant and an expressive artist. Marich is also the author of a new and courageous memoir, “You Lied to Me About God.” Starlette Thomas: We/you grew up between two religions, our/your...
by Starlette Thomas | Oct 28, 2024 | Feature, Opinion
They say, “Don’t get him into trouble.” They say, “He’ll lose his job.” They say, “He just lost his temper.” They say, “That’s just the way men are.” They say, “He made a mistake.” They say, “He can change.” They say, “Let’s not talk about it.” They say, “It will...
