The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin is set to undergo a medical procedure today that sparked a prayer vigil in her hometown of Detroit. Franklin was not at the vigil, but she released the following statement: “Thanks to the Detroit City Council for their prayer vigil. And, many thanks to the City for their support. […]
From the AJC.com: An interfaith prayer vigil is scheduled next week in Lithonia to honor the memories of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender teenagers who have committed suicide. Tuan N’Gai, a civil rights activist, author and founder of Silence Equals Consent, said he will pray for an end to homophobia in black churches. The vigil, […]
Bernice King dropped by Praise 102.5 last night and spoke to Rhodell Lewis about the controversy surrounding the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the civil rights organization founded by her father, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As we previously reported, King will hold a prayer vigil for the troubled organization this Friday at the historic Ebenezer […]
From the AJC.com: In her first public statement since being elected president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Bernice King addressed the controversy surrounding the organization while opening up discussion to the factions involved. King, surrounded by her supporters, announced Tuesday that she was holding a prayer vigil Friday at 6:30 p.m. in light of […]
