The Faith Hour

Our nation is caught up in a vortex of politics, pandemics and protests. It seems everything is out of control, a nation on the tipping edge of a cultural revolution. Where is the direction coming from? The Bible tells us in Proverbs 3:5-6 to “Trust in the Lord” .

Women exposed to air pollution and high temperatures are more likely to have premature, and low birthweight babies. Pregnant women exposed to high temperatures or air pollution are more likely to have children who are premature, underweight or stillborn and African-American mothers and babies are harmed at a much higher rate than the population at large, according to sweeping new research examinin...

With unemployment at historic highs and more than 20 million individuals out of work, the country’s housing crisis is only getting worse. In April 2020, 1 in 3 Americans did not pay rent, and, despite moratoriums to protect against evictions, renters are still being evicted. Groundbreaking data suggests that individuals face increased housing hardship such as evictions, delayed rent or mortgage pa...

Isaiah 43:2 This is an incredible promise for us. No matter what we go through, God Himself says He will be there with us. Even though we will experience hardship, it is important to note that God promises to go through these times with us.

Guillen, 20, had been missing since April and was last seen in the parking lot of her barracks at Fort Hood on April 22, according to the US Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID). Her remains were found June 30,2020. Guillen was bludgeoned to death with a hammer in the armory room where she worked. Her body was transported from the military installation by her killer, according to details her...

Researchers in Houston say there is growing evidence that a mutated coronavirus strain is more contagious than the original virus in China. New research findings show that the newer strain is more transmissible; a summary of the data suggests that this new strain is far more infectious than the original. With most of the country rushing to reopen, and with most people packing holiday resorts over...

For White Americans, the Fourth of July represents freedom in all it’s forma. But for Black Americans, that same holiday means nothing more than a day off from work. Freedom, as White Americans enjoy it, is a notion predicated on the continuous, systemic subjugation of Black Americans at every turn, emotionally, financially, and legally.. What then does this holiday celebrate? And to whom does thi...

The country has been set ablaze with protests against police brutality and racism. Among the voices calling for change, are those that call for police departments across the nation to be defunded, and for city budgets to allocate more funds to education, housing and healthcare.

Did State governments reopen their states too quickly? The worldwide death toll from the novel coronavirus has now surpassed over 500,000 or half a million,,cases, with more than 10 million confirmed diagnoses. More than a quarter of those deaths have been in the United States alone. Data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that the actual figures in many regions ar...

Your thoughts and your mind possess untold power. Thoughts in line with the Word of God will protect you from the pitfalls of toxic thoughts that lead to sleeplessness, depression, and anxiety.

Statues honoring past slave holders and violent colonizers should be torn down-post haste. On it’s face , America is a progressive country centered on ideals such as liberty and freedom for all. But liberty and freedom for whom? Statues around the country have been erected over time honoring people who owned slaves, people who colonized indigenous communities, and those who terrorized people of co...

The protective measures mandates by state governments to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus have quickly turned into heated debate topics between political factions. From refusing to wear a mask in public to demanding states’ ‘reopen’ their economies, many are finding that the mere mention of Covid-19 sparks intense discussions. Will we move past treating a deadly, highly contagious infec...

Tamir Rice, a 12 yr old boy was shot and killed in Cleveland, Ohio in 2014.

Matt 6:10: God’s Will is unshakeable, unmovable, and irrevocable. Come what may-financial strain, physical abuse, racism, uncertainty, illness-God’s Will shall be done. But how is His Will carried out? By surrendering our will, our desires, and our longings to the Supreme Will of God, we can live a life of peace, serenity, and wholesome fulfillment.

As a former principal, Dr. Roma Benjamin completely understand the struggle parents are facing with remote learning consuming the educational world thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Benjamin theorizes that the achievement gap between white and Black students will continue to widen during the pandemic, as Black families often lack the technological resources-: a computer, access to the intern...

Rayshard Brooks, a Black man from Atlanta was killed over the weekend in an officer-involved shooting. The Fulton County DA revealed that Mr. Brooks was stomped on and kicked after he had been shot. People are asking Why?

A newly implemented law in Michigan allows State Police to swab drivers’ mouths to determine if they’ve been using drugs. Officers who are trained ‘drug recognition experts’ collect oral fluid if they suspect a driver is impaired. Police use a portable device designed to detect if a driver has certain drugs in his or her system- including marijuana, methamphetamine, heroine, opiates and cocaine. B...

Barbara Fedida, is the ABC News Senior Vice-President of Talent and Business. As such, she has unusually broad power; her influence goes far beyond her job description, with recent reports indicating a string of racially insensitive comments, phrases, and actions towards Black and other minority employees. But the question is, how has Ms. Fedida been allowed to continue her employment- and her rei...

Today’s evangelical preachers range from prosperity gospel messengers to hell & brimstone condemnation zealots. These preachers have successfully manipulated the word of God to exclude the very people Jesus died for. Evidence of this exclusion can be seen by the large number of non-Christians who refuse to attend church because they feel as though there is no place for them in the body of Christ....

The cancellation of ‘LivePD’ and ‘Cops’—shows that critics say glorify police violence—has left many wondering what role have these police procedurals played in the police deaths of unarmed civilians.

Dr. Steve Perry is an education reform activist whom the likes of Oprah, Steve Harvey, and Bishop T.D. Jakes call on to offer insights on children and their education. As Founder & Head of five successful Capital Preparatory School campuses located throughout the Northeast United States, Dr. Perry uses his passionate voice to advocate for the academic and administrative success of both students an...

Today, #GeorgeFloyd, a Black man killed by former police officer, Derek Chauvin, is being laid to rest beside his mother. You will remember George called for his Momma as Chauvin kneeled on his neck for 9 mins. In the wake of George’s death, there have been widespread protests against police violence directed at Black people . But who is rioting? Protesters appear to be peaceful, all the while pol...

An estimated 1.8 billion girls, women, and gender non-binary persons menstruate, and this statistic has not abated just because we’re in a global pandemic. These persons still require menstrual materials, safe access to toilets, soap, water, and private spaces in the face of lockdown conditions; conditions that have all but eliminated privacy for many populations.

These are indeed troubled times. In tomes like these, we look to God to gives us comfort and peace. The Scriptures in John 14:1-3 (NKJV) provide a source of strength and comfort, during these times.

Breonna Taylor would have celebrated her 27th birthday today. But her life was violently cut short in March when Louisville, Kentucky killed her in her sleep, in her home, after entering the wrong apartment looking for a man who had already been arrested earlier that day. We must remember to uplift and amplify the voices of Black women killed by state-sanctioned violence at the hands of the police...