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Brookins Reflects on Her Service to God and His Church
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Brookins Reflects on Her Service to God and His Church

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 17, 2018

God has abundantly blessed the ministry of the Rev. Dr. Rosalynn Kyle Brookins since she answered His call to preach 14 years ago. The wife of the late Bishop H.H. Brookins, she became the first retired AME episcopal supervisor to be appointed as a pastor in 2011 and in May 2018, she was the first female to earn a Doctor of Ministry degree from Payne Theological Seminary. The members of Walker Temple AME Church in Los Angeles responded to dedicated spiritual leadership by hosting the seventh pastoral appreciation for Brookins on Oct. 21, where scores of people expressed gratitude for

Walker Temple Celebrates Winnie Stringer’s 100th Birthday
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Walker Temple Celebrates Winnie Stringer’s 100th Birthday

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJanuary 31, 2018

Winnie Stringer marked her 100th birthday with a joyous party on Jan. 25 arranged by Pastor Rosalynn K. Brookins and the members of Walker Temple AME Church in Los Angeles. With family and friends joining the celebration, Stringer enjoyed lots of well wishes, gifts and a five-course meal at Walker Temple where she has been a member for 64 years. Stringer served the church many years as an usher and singing in the choir. Sharing her secret to a long life, Stringer said, “I never did smoke, I never did drink and I never kept late hours at night. I’m

Faith Leaders Suggest Actions to Make MLK’s Dream a Reality
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Faith Leaders Suggest Actions to Make MLK’s Dream a Reality

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJanuary 10, 2018

As the nation prepares to observe the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther Day on Jan. 15, people across the land will salute his tremendous achievements and dramatic effect on civil rights. King’s endurance as a history-maker is demonstrated by the ongoing efforts of faith leaders, legislators and laity to make his dream of a color-blind, equitable society a reality. Seeking insight about King’s legacy and its relevance in the 21st century, the L.A. Sentinel asked four L.A. pastors for their thoughts. “Dr. King’s life allows us to glean obvious lessons on leadership and courage; yet, his true legacy is that he