by Chris Smith | Mar 8, 2023 | Feature-, Opinion
In 1983, scholar and theologian, Dr. Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza published her seminal work, In Memory of Her: A Feminist Theological Reconstruction of Christian Origins. The work for women’s equality continues but may it be done in memory of the women who inspire...
by Chris Smith | Jan 10, 2023 | Opinion
“We shall overcome…” became a rallying cry, motivator and impetus for the “soldiers” to keep going during the ’60s civil rights movement. As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches, let’s review the concept, refocus the vision and revisit the strategy. People from many...
by Chris Smith | Mar 25, 2022 | Opinion
The United States Senate began the historic Supreme Court confirmation hearing for the honorable Ketanji Brown Jackson on March 21. She is the first African American Woman to be nominated for the Supreme Court in U.S. history. If confirmed, Judge Brown Jackson will...
by Chris Smith | Mar 4, 2022 | Opinion
People want to know about their family history. They want to learn about their ancestors and forebearers – the “pillars” of their bloodline. This is why services such as Ancestry.com have become increasingly popular. Members of my own family have participated in these...
by Chris Smith | Jan 12, 2022 | Opinion
As we prepare to honor the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., our nation faces some serious questions about “The Dream.” A slew of states across the U.S. are feverishly passing laws to crush the increased numbers of voters who live in urban areas as well as individuals...