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the course of three centuries, the United States saw a period of mass importation of African slaves, a time in history which caused great human suffering, the effects of which are still felt today. Ironically, this was also a time where Africans-Americans contributed greatly to the culture of their new lands, as the foundations of spirituals were laid. During the period from 1500 to 1850, twelve million African slaves were imported into the Western Hemisphere, with the arrival of the first Black

Charleston should have done more in this situation than just forgive? Why or why not? I do not believe that the people of Charleston should have done more in the situation of what they faced. On June 17, during a shooting at the Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, nine people were killed during a Bible study session by a troubled, 21-year-old boy, Dylann Roof. This situation, although disastrous, was handled in a very peaceful and respectful way. The days following

she lived was strictly segregated, and few people, black or white, ever "crossed the line” (Best, 2001, p. 14. Surely this portrays that the flag to them was a sign of racial segregation and power. The whites were powerful over the flag and many African American’s failed to see it. It was seen as “stepping out of place” for the blacks. (Best, 2001). Blacks and whites were not cohesive in being together. Even though the confederate flag stands by two different sides in society, actions were not taken

churches about not wearing pants and not being late for services. I developed my foundation of religion in the A.M.E. (African Methodist Episcopal) church. The majority of the congregation is black. This is because of social norms only. When I was younger, Sunday mornings was filled with dressing in your best attire. For women my grandmother’s age (she took me to church) the dress was in the price range of 1-2 hundred dollars. A huge hat in the same price range, topped off with matching shoes

Jacqueline Bacon, African American writer, quoted Samuel Cornish and John Russwurm in her essay Freedom’s Journal, The First African-American Newspaper: “ We wish to plead our own cause. Too long have others spoken for us” (Brown 13). This quote gave slaves a sense of empowerment to stand up for themselves and no longer be property, but people. The Freedom Journal is the first African American newspaper that was published in March 16, 1827 in New York City by free black men Samuel Cornish and John

In the African American community, 83 percent of homicides are due to gun violence. In black communities gun violence is commonly misunderstood as gang affiliation, which is false. Studies show over 50 percent of gun crimes committed were not related to a felony, but were due to some disagreement. The gun epidemic in predominantly black communities aren’t just disagreements, but race wars, police brutality, gang related, and even no reason at all. Charleston Church Shooting On June 17, 2015 in Charleston

A slave was then basically anyone who was not white, but color was forced to have a master in which all of the commands that came out of their mouths definitely would have to be done by a slave. Many times they were treated badly and none of the slaves had a say in anything that they would do. Slaves had no rights at all and they were considered basically nothing or a piece of property; a property in which masters could share and buy slaves for themselves. White people who could afford to buy a slave

The Charleston church shooting was a mass shooting and hate crime that took place at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. This took place during the evening of June 17, 2015. This shook the entire world and was heard all over the news. Nine people including the pastor were killed by the gunman Dylann Roof, A 21-year-old white supremacist. Fortunately, three people survived the Charleston church massacre. The next day after the attack, police arrested

understanding of how and why my spiritual autobiography and my church context intersect in the formulation of a topical thread for my ongoing research. Likewise, from the plenary, there were a plethora of themes covered during morning sessions pertaining to the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 13, and the “Parable of the Sower.” These sessions were about growth and maturity, and had a direct connection to the adaptive challenges within my church. As leaders we must be careful not to fall into “thorn” like

“The church was not merely a thermometer that recorded the ideas and principles of popular opinion; it was a thermostat that transformed the mores of society.” Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Letter from Birmingham Jail, April 1963. This quote from Rev. King, Jr. most of the time is linked to his defense of the strategy of nonviolent resistance to racism; but Rev King, Jr was first a Pastor and a Preacher! I chose this opening because Rev King despite being jailed for protesting, loved the church