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Kaine returns to church for prayers, support

Sen. Tim Kaine returned to his longtime parish Sunday to re-energize his faith, sing solo with the gospel choir, and ask for prayers as he’s launched into the national spotlight as Hillary Clinton’s running mate.

Call 2 Worship – June 16

First United Methodist Church observes Annual Men’s Day on June 19, at 10 a.m., at 1025 S. Long Beach Blvd., in Compton, said Pastor Fredrick Johnson. The theme is “There is Neither Slave Nor Free – For You are All One in Christ Jesus” based on Galatians 3:28. The Rev. Dr. Robert Smith will preach. For details, call (310) 639-0775. Ruach Christian Community Fellowship plans their 2nd Annual Citywide Salute to Black Fathers Breakfast and Awards Ceremony on June 18, at 9 a.m., at the Consolidated Board of Relators, 3725 Don Felipe Drive in Los Angeles, said Pastor Lewis E.

Star-Studded L.A. Focus’ 18th First Ladies High Tea was a ‘Grand Affair’

The 18th L.A. Focus’ First Ladies High Tea held recently at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills was a grand affair. Over 1,000 attendees were blessed to witness a star-studded event as the women wore their Sunday Best Hats to top it all off. L.A. County Supervisor, Mark Ridley-Thomas received the Legacy Award.  Celebrities and tastemakers in attendance or on the program included: Sheryl Lee Ralph; Ray Donovan & Instant Mom, Oscar Nominee Shug Avery; The Color Purple and Being Mary Jane, Edwina Finley-Dickerson and Heather Hemmens; If Loving You Is Wrong, Gaius Charles; Grey Anatomy & Aquarius, Wren

Black Methodist Leaders Organize for Justice

The coalition announced its social and political goals via a “Liberty and Justice for All” press conference, held at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Two South L.A. Churches Catch Fire

Two churches, one in South Los Angeles and a second nearby in the unincorporated Florence-Graham area of Los Angeles County, caught fire early morning on July 9, and authorities said the first blaze was arson.

Neutralizing the Right Wing Political Agenda

There’s a lesson to be learned from the Confederate flag quickly and unexpectedly falling into disfavor following the murder of nine Bible-studying African Americans, including the pastor, at Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, S.C. The lesson is that the economic clout of African Americans and their progressive allies can be used to pressure businesses to do the right thing, which in turn can keep the far right wing in check.