"From the cowardice that dares not face new truth,
From the laziness that is contented with half-truth,
From the arrogance that thinks it knows all truth,
Good Lord, deliver me. Amen"
I have talked about Black History so much that I have become that history. I was asked to be the guest speaker at Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis to close out the month long celebration of activities for Black History Month. This was indeed a great honor. As always in my teaching and speaking I encouraged the congregation to think of Black History as the history of ALL of us. Learning a more inclusive history helps us to know more about one another and enter into relationship and examine where our lives intersect. Black History month is a beginning.
"Speak the names of those African Americans that have gone before, for the roll call is great:
Zora Neale Hurston-Novelist
Romare Bearden- Artist
Marie Daly-Chemist
Sarah Goode-Inventor
Hiram Revels- politician and Minister "
Edit (3/22/2018)-
Here is a link to the sermon at Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis.
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