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Saturday, July 18, 2020

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 18, 2020

John Lewis 1940 – 2020

John Lewis died yesterday at the age of 80. He was a crusader for civil rights and voting rights. Continue his fight. Stand up for what is right. And vote , not only at the national and state level, but locally. That will honor his legacy and make our America better and stronger.

Friday, August 21, 2015

Photo of Glendale Church of Christ minister Bryan Schackmann inside Dexter Avenue Baptist Church Montgomery, AL August 12, 2015

By Guest Blogger Friday, August 21, 2015

Travel Adventures: A tour of civil rights sites in Alabama

My name is Bryan Schackmann and I’m the minister at the Glendale Church of Christ. Last week I got the chance to travel on a bus with 10 white and 10 black pastors from churches across the United States to important sites from the Civil Rights movement in Alabama. It was a powerful and unique opportunity and I’m glad I […]

Thursday, June 12, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 12, 2014

Ruby Dee (October 27, 1924 – June 11, 2014)

“The greatest gift is not being afraid to question.” — Ruby Dee Actress and civil rights activist