Dr. Nancey Jackson Johnson and Dr. Michelle Boone-Thornton were among 25 women honored at the Trailblazers and Unsung She-Roes Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. for their leadership in a profession dominated by men.
Author Archives: Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware
Posted inMental Health
How to Handle Grief During the Holidays
Dr. Jesaira Glover-Dulin, a licensed counselor, professional coach, and corporate trainer, provides advice on how to handle grief during the holiday season, emphasizing the importance of communication, consistency, and creative expression for children, and suggests seeking professional help if symptoms persist for 6-12 months.
Posted inBooks
12 Books and Bibles for Christmas Reading and Gifting
This article lists 12 books and Bibles that make great gifts for those who prefer reading over socializing during the holidays, including the CSB Grace Bible, The Breathe Life Bible, First Nations Version: An Indigenous Translation of the New Testament, and The New Testament in Color.
Posted inCulture
7 Christmas Carols That Bear a Touch of Soul
Christmas carols, including “Mary’s Boychild”, “Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow”, “This Christmas”, “Go Tell it On The Mountain”, “Mary Had a Baby”, “Sweet Little Jesus Boy”, and “Jesus. Jesus. Oh, What a Wonderful Child”, are filled with history and agony, but also pure joy, and are written by African Americans whose music has always given us life.
Posted inCulture
10 New Christmas Albums to Add to Your Holiday Playlist
New Christmas albums from Caleb Gordon, Brandy, DOE, Anthony Evans, Jennifer Hudson, Jonathan McReynolds, Ruben Studdard, Tedashii, Tower of Power, and CeCe Winans are available to add to your holiday playlist.
Posted inSpiritual
‘God Is Good All the Time’ in the Black Church
Every space has its own jargon that is completely foreign to those on the outside. A counselor or psychologist might refer to a noncooperative patient as “working their own program” […]
Posted inWord In Black
Old Traditions, New Paths: The Priesthood of Merrick Moses
Merrick Moses, a man of many labels, is a Roman Catholic priest, Benedictine monk, and LGBTQ+ advocate who is passionate about advocating for equal rights and helping marginalized people understand that God loves them too.