03-03-2021
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Pepperdine University on Wednesday announced it has selected Dr. J. Goosby Smith to be the university s inaugural vice president for community belonging and chief diversity officer (CDO).
Smith, who begins her new position at the Christian college on June 1, is currently serving in a number of roles at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina.
She is the associate professor of leadership, associate professor of management, assistant provost for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and director of the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Center.
Dr. J. Goosby Smith (Image credit: Pepperdine University)
Expert speaks to need for convergence of Black Church and Black Seminaries
Rev. Dr. John W. Kinney
The Gift of Black Theological Education & Black Church Collaborative announced that Rev. Dr. John W. Kinney will present on the “Convergence of the Black Church and the Black Seminary” in three free Zoom presentations.
A powerful preacher and speaker, Dr. Kinney’s first presentation is at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday, March 2. Kinney, a pastor and longtime leader in theological education, will also speak March 16 and April 6. He will examine how the Black Seminaries have helped provide the Black Church – a focal point of the Black community – with vital leadership for generations. An expert on race and religion, Dr. Kinney has traveled extensively and lectured throughout North America and Africa.
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Expert speaks to need for convergence of Black Church and Black Seminary
February 26, 2021 GMT
WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Gift of Black Theological Education & Black Church Collaborative announced that Rev. Dr. John W. Kinney will present on the “Convergence of the Black Church and the Black Seminary” in three free Zoom presentations.
A powerful preacher and speaker, Dr. Kinney’s first presentation is at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday, March 2. Kinney, a pastor and longtime leader in theological education, will also speak March 16 and April 6. He will examine how the Black Seminaries have helped provide the Black Church – a focal point of the Black community – with vital leadership for generations. An expert on race and religion, Dr. Kinney has traveled extensively and lectured throughout North America and Africa.
92.9 WTUG, Praise 93.3, and 105.1 The Block in partnership with Robinson Automotive, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Delta Phi Lambda Chapter, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Eta Xi Omega Chapter, along with Lanier Automotive, Bryant Bank, and Dixie Motors in Northport, we are proud to salute, Rev. Matthew Wilson.
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Matthew Wilson is a native of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He is the the third child of David and Patricia A. Wilson. He was called into ministry at the age of nine and has been actively engaged in ministry for over 25 years. He graduated from Central High School with Honors. He furthered his Education to Stillman College Tuscaloosa, Alabama where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Religion and Philosophy with a Minor in Psychology.
NBA All-Star 2021 to be held on March 7th in Atlanta
NBA (www.NBA.com) All-Star Game and Skills Competitions to Take Place on One Night for First Time, With Oncourt Action Beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET on TNT; NBA and NBPA to Commit More Than $2.5 Million to Support HBCUs and Communities Impacted by COVID-19; NBA and NBPA Establish Health and Safety Protocols for NBA All-Star 2021.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that NBA All-Star 2021 will be held on Sunday, March 7 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, home of the Atlanta Hawks, where the league’s annual global celebration of the game will take place on one night for the first time, with oncourt action beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET on TNT. As part of this year’s events, the NBA and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced that they will commit more than $2.5 million in funds and resources toward Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and support and awareness around equity and acces