Publications and Articles

Selected Articles and Publications

White supremacy and racism are the ugly underbelly of America, The Philadelphia Tribune (August 10, 2019)

READ: White supremacy and racism are the ugly underbelly of America

Hateful rhetoric, threats and hate-fueled gun violence is more common. And white supremacy is at the foundation of what we have witnessed in El Paso, Pittsburgh, New Zealand, Charleston, and Charlottesville.

America, when will you stand up and support Black women leaders?, The Philadelphia Tribune (December 7, 2019)

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While there are many political analyses as to “why” Sen. Harris had to end her campaign, the underbelly question that African Americans and the Democratic Party must answer is: When will Black women be respected and supported when they stand up and dare to lead?

Where have all the prophets gone?, The Philadelphia Tribune (August 11, 2018)

READ: Where Have All the Prophets Gone?

On Aug. 1, President Donald Trump met with 20 “inner-city pastors” to discuss workforce development, prison reform and possible public-private partnerships with the faith community.

My Christmas wish: Invest in the community, The Philadelphia Tribune (December 9, 2017)

READ: My Christmas wish: Invest in the community

I enjoy the Christmas season. I love seeing trees and lights and holiday decorations go up all over the city. For me, it’s a special opportunity to spend time with my family, relax, eat great food and give thanks for God’s greatest gift, His son and our savior, Jesus Christ.

Tackle the reasons for flash mobs, Philadelphia Inquirer (August 13, 2011)

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What’s really behind the “flash mobs” in Philadelphia? Our mayor, speaking from the pulpit of his home church, called the youths involved “ignorant,” “stupid,” “butthead,” pants-sagging byproducts of “sperm donors” and “human ATMs” wreaking havoc on innocent people in Center City.