Using Racist, Sexist Language to Ignore Others The problem with racist and sexist language is bigger than derogatory terminology. Equally devastating is when language is used to treat those of another race or gender as if they're invisible. Read More ... Naomi Walker
Columns on Family Matters
Thankful to Churches for Helping a Preacher Boy Three dozen years ago, a Baptist church was the first of many to give a preacher boy the chance to preach. I am grateful to them – and to the church today – for allowing me to exercise my calling and practice my craft. Read More ... Michael Ruffin
Editorials
Obama Speech Appeals to Faith, Seeks Clean Energy In his first Oval Office address to the nation, President Obama accurately diagnosed the root causes of the Gulf gusher and laid out in broad strokes a constructive plan forward. Read More ... Robert Parham