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09/26/2026

09/26/2026

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09/26/2026

Now, as we approach one of the most important midterm elections in the history of this nation, it appears that, once again, the Black Press will be expected to carry the message about voter turnout, while political and campaign dollars go to the White mainstream media. Now is the time to remind the candidates and the political initiatives and propositions that will appear on ballots across this nation that the Black vote must not be taken for granted.

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09/23/2026

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09/22/2026

On tonight’s episode of TCR Dialogues, we sit down with Bishop Stafford J.N. Wicker, presiding prelate of the Third Episcopal District, to talk about his new book “The 8 P's of a Thriving Church: Pastors, People, Purpose, Problem, Programs, Passion, Pride, and Praise” recorded live at the 2026 General Board Meeting in Orlando.

From the fire that birthed the book at 2:30am to how he can read a congregation's pride within five minutes of pulling into the parking lot, Bishop Wicker walks us through the head, heart, and hand behind each of the eight P's and what it means for a pastor to build a congregation that thrives rather than just survives.

09/22/2026

On tonight’s episode of TCR Dialogues, we sit down with Bishop Stafford J.N. Wicker, presiding prelate of the Third Episcopal District, to talk about his new book “The 8 P's of a Thriving Church: Pastors, People, Purpose, Problem, Programs, Passion, Pride, and Praise” recorded live at the 2026 General Board Meeting in Orlando.

From the fire that birthed the book at 2:30am to how he can read a congregation's pride within five minutes of pulling into the parking lot, Bishop Wicker walks us through the head, heart, and hand behind each of the eight P's and what it means for a pastor to build a congregation that thrives rather than just survives.

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09/19/2026

09/18/2026

Laura Berlin, a Texas mom with a background in nonprofit communications, decided to create an interactive Google Map called “Who’s Profiting from ICE?” In it, she pinpoints the hundreds of businesses and corporations across the country that have reportedly been complicit in enacting ICE’s mass deportation campaign, along with a short description of how each company retains ties with the agency.

“If being brave means trying to do the right thing even when you’re afraid, I’m becoming brave,” Laura Berlin told HuffPost.

09/16/2026

Congratulations to Iesha M. Daniels, daughter of Bishop David R. Daniels, on her Broadway premiere in the play "School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play" by Jocelyn Bioh on September 14. She played the lead role last night, Paulina Sarpong. Ms. Daniels is a BFA graduate of Howard University's Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts. The play started at the Samuel J. Friedman Theater in September.

Bishop Daniels shares this anecdote: "Here’s the wonderful, funny added blessing. As soon as I arrived, which was an hour earlier last night, I was taken to the VIP lounge with all the VIPs as Iesha’s Dad. It was fantastic and funny because everyone wanted to take pictures with me. I told them they needed to take pictures with Iesha, not me. To my surprise, after the show, hundreds of people waited for hours to get my baby's signature on their booklet. Wow 🤩! Praise, Glory, and Honor be to our God."

09/16/2026

“The opening of the Emanuel Nine Memorial is an important moment for the families, survivors, Mother Emanuel and the Charleston community,” said Deona Smith, executive director of the Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation. “We have a responsibility to make sure the lives of the Emanuel Nine and the lessons of this tragedy are never forgotten. This memorial gives people a place to remember them, learn their stories and reflect on how each of us can help build a future rooted in understanding, compassion and love.”

A memorial will open Nov. 14 to honor the nine worshippers killed and five hurt when a racist gunman went on a shooting spree in 2015 at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston.