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Jekalyn Carr Set to Release New Album and Book
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Jekalyn Carr Set to Release New Album and Book

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJanuary 24, 2018

Life continues on an upward trajectory for Jekalyn Carr as she prepares to release her new album, “One Nation Under God,” and her first book, “You Will Win.” The 20-year-old artist, who drew nationwide attention with the gospel hits, “Greater Is Coming” and “You’re Bigger,” aims to connect even more people with God through her new projects. Expressing excitement about the book, which shares its title with her current single, Carr hopes to encourage those experiencing trying times to experience the power of the Lord to overcome life’s hurdles. “ challenges people to tap into the champion inside them

Tucker Reflects on God’s Grace in His Political and Spiritual Life
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Tucker Reflects on God’s Grace in His Political and Spiritual Life

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorNovember 29, 2017

The autobiography “From Compton to Congress – His Grace For My Race” examines Rev. Walter Tucker’s triumphs, mistakes and favor from God By the age of 33, Walter Tucker III was living a charmed life. He was his high school valedictorian, graduated with honors from USC, passed the California State Bar exam and was the new mayor of Compton. Two years later, his magical existence increased more with his election to Congress where he became the youngest African American to represent California. But just as his trajectory pointed towards the stars, he was indicted on federal charges, found guilty of

Book Review: Invisible Ink Navigating Racism in Corporate America 
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Book Review: Invisible Ink Navigating Racism in Corporate America 

Kam Williams, Contributing WriterNovember 2, 2017

“It has always been a struggle for the relatively few African-Americans in corporate America who do exist, and it is made all the more difficult because we tend to operate in isolation. We are nearly always alone, with no one to fall back on… as we deal daily with an unending stream of slights real and imagined.