Oct 17 – Oct 30, 2024
A Slave Ship Called Jesus
Africans had become the raw materials on which all enterprise depended. The labour of the enslaved being cheap and plentiful, all that was required was suitable land on which to deploy them. So long as Britain owned the American colonies, its status as the major player in the game was assured.
Who Can Deliver God’s Message?
You can see from these Old Testament scriptures; God didn't talk to the priests or give them instructions or messages. He only dialogued with the prophets and prophetesses. And, the priest knew that God would not respond to him, so he sought out a female prophetess named Huldah.
How the 2024 Election Could Affect Your Money
Where the candidates stand on taxes, deficits, housing, health care, and energy. While it's important to be aware of the candidates' policy proposals, ultimately what the new president can accomplish will depend on the outcome of congressional elections and who controls the Senate and the House.
We Raised $3,600 in 48 Days for Gambia as United Air Starts Senegal Flights
We reached our goal of raising $3,600 for our 2024 Gambia Fundraising Campaign in 48 days. This good news gets even better. As of today, you have generously donated $3,765, exceeding our goal by $165. Meanwhile, United Airlines announced new direct flights to Dakar, Senegal, as we prepare for our next trip to Senegal and Gambia.
Activities
We hope to cover "What Does Chicago Teach Us About Urban Politics In DC and Beyond" at American University in Washington. It is good to see that Morgan State University is celebrating James Baldwin’s 100th birthday with Eddie Glaude, Jr. and other events. The Nairobi Sweet Tooth Carnival takes place on October 20. Image by Felix FLEX Maldonado, Jr. at the Marshall J Gardner Center for the Arts, Gary, IN.
Readers' Trends
The article "5 Tips to Retire 5 Years Early" was number one on our readers' list from the last issue. We hope you shared it and asked the receiver to get a subscription, which is still free. Did you see the meme acknowledging that former president James Earl Carter, Jr. has lived long enough to fulfill another wish: to vote for Kamala Harris for President of the United States of America?