This month we celebrate Father’s Day, a much more obscure event in the African American community than the pomp and circumstance of our May celebration of mothers. Studies suggest that nearly seventy percent of African American children are born into homes with an absent father. This is daunting statistic often discussed as we attempt to ...

The news concerning how African American-oriented news media coped last year was difficult at best. In the newspaper sector, many historic African American publications both lost circulation and struggled to find advertising revenue. The Chicago Defender, for example, declined in circulation and laid off workers because of reduced advertising.

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Entitlement culture isn’t something that came into existence as the result of welfare benefits or food stamps doled out to black people. It isn’t a phenomenon associated with benefits that are given to illegal immigrants or unemployment benefits, which go to unemployed people of all races. It wasn’t created as a result of social ...

My brothers and I talk a lot of sports and politics. The same is true with many of my African American male friends. Since April is Public Health Month in the city of Springfield, I want to change the subject a bit and ask all my brothers out there a couple of questions: "How healthy are you? When's the last time you went to the doctor?&...

Up to the early 20th century, most American knowledge of Black history was limited to the African American struggle through slavery and emancipation. Recognizing the full scope of African American achievements is important for understanding defining moments in the nation's history.
 
Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the ...

Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. – 2Timothy 2: 23-24  

Every election cycle, especially during presidential election season, Christians seem to discard

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Warren meeting with Springfield African American clergy

* Note: This article doesn't represent the postion of the Spring of Hope Church or any other organization that I represent. The views and opinions are solely mine and are not an attempt to solicit support for any political candidate.

I received the following letter on June 25, 2012. Please note my response below it:

Rev. Swan,

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