America Has Made Progress in Racial...

Introduction We as a nation have made much progress in racial reconciliation during my life time.  Yet, we have much work to do in order to achieve a more perfect union, locally, state-wise, and as a nation. My Childhood School...

The US Flag, Pledge of Allegiance,...

General. On August 26, 2016 Colin Kaepernick sat during a preseason game. Afterwards he said: “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color. To...

Does National Anthem and Huckleberry Finn...

Introduction Some people have a problem with the line in the National Anthem  that says “No refuge could save the hireling and slave. From the terror of flight and the gloom of the grave:”. Their problem is with the reference...

Purpose and Meaning of US Flag,...

Purpose and Meaning of US Flag, Pledge of Allegiance, and National Anthem There are three elements of our national fabric to consider: The US Flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the National Anthem. The US Flag is a portrait or...

The US Flag, Pledge of Allegiance,...

Introduction And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28) As the scripture teaches: A thing may be lawful for me to...

Of Racist and Racism

And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; (Acts 17:26) Race in terms of skin...

Annual Bring Your Bible To School...

Amazing stand for God, Bible and Christianity! The nationwide Bring your Bible to School Day for 2017 is Oct 5th. Students are constitutionally permitted to read their bible and share their faith outside of classrooms and certain other assemblies/gathering. Bring...

Massacre of Blacks By Whites in...

Ephesians 4:26-28 says: “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil. Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands...

Of Why Not Judaism and Islam?

The term Jew refers to those persons who are descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob/Israel.  Jews have the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob/Israel as their God.  Jews view the Old Testament (psalms, law, prophets) as the authoritative basis for...

Harvard Changes Its Seal

Harvard University has decided to change its official seal.  It is said the seal is derived from the family crest of a slave-master family. See USA Today article here for more details. For a partial history of the Harvard seal see...

Louis Farrakhan On the Confederate Flag

Louis Farrakhan On the Confederate Flag In July 2000, Louis Farrakhan, head of the Nation of Islam, spoke on the Confederate Flag.  He basically said it should not be a priority concern in America since it represents the history of...

Race in America – Class and...

William Julius Wilson speaking on Race in America provides insight into class and income issues surrounding race. [advanced_iframe securitykey=”d18094a6894018e4b4d086c6c6a6d8010b3fd068″ src=”https://www.c-span.org/video/?429011-2/william-julius-wilson-race-america” width=”100%” height=”600″]