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Michigan Chronicle Endorses Bishop J. Drew Sheard for Re-election to COGIC’S General Board
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Michigan Chronicle Endorses Bishop J. Drew Sheard for Re-election to COGIC’S General Board

Donald James, Michigan Chronicle NewsFebruary 19, 2021

For more than three decades, Bishop J. Drew Sheard has served as senior pastor of Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ (COGIC), located on Detroit’s west side. Bishop Sheard has been lauded for his leadership in facilitating a “ministry of excellence.” The church is now recognized as one of the largest and most progressive COGIC congregations in Michigan.

2020 Vision Check
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2020 Vision Check

Earline M. GentryOctober 1, 2020

It all happened right before our very eyes allow me to summarize A lot has already taken place one can never erase Once the pandemic hit creating fear and devastation Wreaking havoc across the nation No business as usual all of a sudden the earth stood still Everything’s happens for a reason according to God’s perfect will Plagued by social, economical, and political division God is calling us into account requires total submission Whenever controversy erupts we must never give up How did we get here what started this mess a midst this virus and civil unrest The world’s clearly

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L.A. County Starts to Move Rapidly into Economic Recovery; COVID-19 Related Death Rate Remains the Same

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterMay 27, 2020

Wednesday, May 27, will mark the day retail stores across L.A. are available for indoor shopping since coronavirus took hold of the city. Permitted activities now include the gathering of faith-based services, all retail including those located in-doors can operate at 50% capacity. Dr. Ferrer provided the latest numbers surrounding coronavirus. As of Wednesday, May 27, there were 53 additional deaths, 35 of these individuals were between the ages of 65 and over.

Hate Crimes and Solutions Offered by Activists
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Hate Crimes and Solutions Offered by Activists

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire CorrespondentMay 3, 2019

Phyllis G. Williams, the co-host of the podcast “Living the Principles,” said one reason hate crimes are increasing is that criminals of those actions typically gain notoriety. “Hate crimes with mass media exposure are nothing shy of a recruiting tool. This is why we have seen an increase over the last few years,” Williams said.

Rev. Al Sharpton to Speak at Southern Saint Paul
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Rev. Al Sharpton to Speak at Southern Saint Paul

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 6, 2019

Heritage Sunday kicks-off on Feb. 17, at Southern Saint Paul Church with powerful messages by the Rev. Al Sharpton. Pastor Xavier L. Thompson announced that Sharpton’s appearance is part of the church’s Black History Month celebration, which will be observed at both campuses where Thompson serves as the under-shepherd. Calvary Baptist Church, located at 12928 Vaughn St., in San Fernando, will host Sharpton at 9:30 a.m. He will preach at the 11:15 a.m. worship at Southern Saint Paul, 4678 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. Sharpton is an internationally known civil rights activist, Baptist minister, television/radio talk show host and

Words of the Week – Wisdom
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Words of the Week – Wisdom

Joshua Apparicio, Contributing Youth WriterFebruary 6, 2019

To the youth readers, I say, “Hello, young leaders! I pray that your year is off to an exceptional start!” I would like to continue to encourage you all as you start your new 2019 endeavors with a scripture that I’ve had to firmly stand on so many times before, especially when I had to make insightful and calculated decisions. As it states in James 1:5, “If any of us lack wisdom, we should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to us.” I often thought you had to be a grandmother