Faith & Values
Dorchester Seniors: Still Making Strides During The Pandemic
Dorchester Seniors, Inc, a non-profit organization based in Summerville and St. George, has been working through the COVID-19 pandemic, providing meals to seniors across Dorchester County. From March to May, Dorchester Seniors has distributed 23,183 meals. Dorchester Seniors prepares all meals within the Summerville location and distributes them out at both centers via the home…
Read MoreBlack Millennial Launches Virtual Solution for Faith-Based Communities Prioritizing Safety of Worshipers
Day Edwards is no stranger to finding innovative solutions to meet the needs of today’s churches. In 2019, the Houston-based entrepreneur and CEO made a name for herself when she founded a first-of-its- kind, digital platform for churches called Church Space. Known as “the Airbnb for churches,” Church Space is an online marketplace that helps churches…
Read MoreSC African American History Calendar May 2020 Honoree: Benjamin James Glover
Rev. Dr. Benjamin James Glover was born in the Promised Land community near Greenwood, S.C., on October 26, 1915. From the age of seven, he was inspired to accept the calling of becoming a pastor and prepared himself for a lifetime of teaching and educating people about God. He attended the public schools of Greenwood,…
Read MoreBishop Zedekiah LaZett Grady Passes at 89
Bishop Zedekiah Lazett Grady was born in Loughman, Florida, the son of the late Walter and Sylvira Bynum Grady. He was educated in the public schools of Sanford, Florida, and is a graduate of Crooms Academy. He attended Edward Waters College and the B. F. Lee Theological Seminary, where he received the A.A. and B.Th.…
Read MoreA Very Different Ramadan
By Imam Al-Hajj Hakim Abdul-Ali The religion of Al-Islam is one of the world’s largest religious traditions with almost two billion adherents globally. It’s also widely recognized as the globe’s fastest growing religion, and in this comprehensive “deen,” or way of life, there is no more important celebratory occasion than the observation of the holy…
Read MoreDMX Hosts Virtual Bible Study and Everybody’s Being Blessed By It
During this time of the pandemic, many are turning to do more online: from grocery shopping to meetings, parties, graduations, and even church. In fact, many churches have upped their online experience to share the word of God to the masses virtually. DMX has also taken to social media to share the good news of…
Read MoreVocalist, Educator, Social Activist James Edwards Passes
By Barney Blakeney Charleston crooner, musician, educator and administrator James Christopher Edwards, Jr., husband of Mrs. Gloria LaPrince Edwards, entered into eternal rest at his residence March 30. He was 85. Edwards, a retired administrator for Charleston County School District, is remembered among Charleston’s most prominent vocalists. The 1952 Burke High School graduate who earned…
Read MoreEducator, Civic Organizer, Minister Helen T. McKune Passes
By Barney Blakeney Charleston educator, administrator and minister, Reverend Helen Lee Thomas McKune, the first African-American woman to be appointed to serve as a minister in the United Methodist Church, entered into eternal rest March 19. She was 78. A teacher and an administrator in Charleston County School District from which she eventually retired, McKune…
Read MoreStellar Awards New Television Special Offers Ray Of Hope And Inspiration In Response To The Covid Pandemic, Titled “Stellar Awards: Music Of Hope”
In light of the COVID-19 global pandemic, Central City Productions, Inc. the producers of the Stellar Gospel Music Awards brings you an uplifting and encouraging two-hour musical special, The Stellar Awards: Music of Hope. Executive producer Don Jackson stated, “During this unprecedented crises, we produced a special to uplift the country with Gospel Music performances…
Read MoreCOVID-19: Black Churches Employ Innovation to Worship During a Pandemic
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor Black churches in America have faced the challenges of wars, arson and racism written into the law. Following several slave revolts, including Nat Turner’s Rebellion in 1831, Virginia passed a law that required that a white person be present during service. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an unprecedented…
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