Browsing: Religion

       Dora Daniels James passed August 24 in Miami, Florida. Born an only child in Dallas County Alabama, she grew up in Pensacola, FL. She married Henry Leon Daniels and raised daughters Veronica, Dianne and Joyce. Dora, who graduated from Alabama State University, majored in Elementary Education and taught in Broward County for over 32 years. She also founded and directed “Young Years” daycare center, until retiring.

  Legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr., known simply as “Big John” throughout college basketball, has died at age 78.

     So here we are, living and breathing creatures in the universe.  I submit to you that God’s word about us is pure. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 says it simple enough. “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.”

       On Saturday, August 8, 2020, the Mount Herman AME Church family celebrated the home going of Joshua David Scruggs. Born on December 23, 1957 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, he departed this life on July 28, 2020 in Lauderhill, Florida. Joshua was the younger of two siblings, along with Frank Jr, born of the union of Frank P. Scruggs and Frances W. Scruggs, both of whom preceded him in death. 

     The truth is God can’t or won’t even deal with you until you comply with the rule of forgiveness. He says, “If you come to the altar with your gift and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift and go be reconciled with your brother; then come and offer your gift.” Matthew 5:23. You got to let it go. You have to in order to claim your freedom, your peace.

         Home going celebration was held for Willie Edward Allen on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Mt. Hermon AME Church in Fort Lauderdale where he served faithfully as a trustee, steward, on the usher board, finance committee and choir member (#3). Born on January 4, 1934 in Lake City Florida, his formative education was completed in the Lake City School System, subsequently graduating from Richardson High School in 1954 as class president.

Malik B., a founding member of groundbreaking hip-hop band the Roots, has died at 47-years old, the band confirmed.

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) expresses sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Imogene McDaniel Harris (R.I.P.), the distinguished publisher of the Gary INFO Newspaper (founded in 1963) who passed on July 22, 2020.

  John Ruffin was a man, full of wisdom and knowledge, which he was always willing to share with others. He had a unique way of listening to garner exactly what was being said to him for truly effective communication. Although opinionated, he could be swayed to be on one accord for the best outcome.

       John Ruffin was a man, full of wisdom and knowledge, which he was always willing to share with others. He had a unique way of listening to garner exactly what was being said to him for truly effective communication. Although opinionated, he could be swayed to be on one accord for the best outcome.