Gospel Icons Reunite to Support Historic Richmond Church
by Cesca Janece Waterfield
The congregation of Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church is looking to the future.
The historic church at 1408 W. Leigh St. is raising money for their scholarship program and expanding, by building a Life Center at the intersection of Jackson Ward and Carver. As if to call attention to the importance of this [...]
Arts Workshop Develops Purpose and Community
by Cesca Janece Waterfield
The Countywide Youth Music and Arts (CYMA) workshop begins March 14 and runs through May 2. CYMA’s mission is to develop character, self esteem and leadership in youth by training them in dance, drama and music. The free 8-week workshop is hosted by a different area church each week, and culminates in [...]
Alpha Kappa Alpha: A Legacy of Sisterhood and Service
by Jenna’e Rainney
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, the oldest Greek letter organization established by college-educated African American women, has just celebrated 101 years of service. Hard work, a love to help those in need, persistence and dedication are just a few of the things that it took to make Alpha Kappa Alpha what it is [...]
The Power of Faith
by Linda Pate
We have so much to be thankful for. As we walk this journey of life, we will experience many lessons. We will stumble, but we must never give up. I recently read The Blessedness of Believing (Tate Publishing, $14.99). Author Linda Meadows has written a number of devotions where she allows you to [...]
S. Ross Browne: Artistry in the Familiar
Written and photographed by Cesca Janece Waterfield
Artist and teacher S. Ross Browne is talking about an ordinary day: “I was walking down Marshall Street and this giant hawk landed on a parking deck on 7th. There was this brother walking down the street and I said, “Yo, man! Look at that!’ We stood there, enjoying [...]
