By Jacqueline J. Holness It has been argued that guns are as American as apple pie and baseball. From fuzzy black and white westerns showcasing a swaggering John Wayne to high-definition, full-color, post-apocalyptic flicks featuring a fearless Will Smith, the allure and power of guns and weaponry are the real stars in these movies. […]
By Jacqueline J. Holness I read a Facebook post by gospel singer Mandisa about why she chose not to attend the Grammy Awards this year, although she ended up winning two Grammys (for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song and Best Contemporary Christian Music Album). I was inspired by her transparency. Among several reasons why […]
By Jacqueline J. Holness When Oxford Dictionaries announced that their word of 2013 winner was selfie, the Facebook fanatic within me thought it was the appropriate choice, given the selfies that friends incessantly post on their profile pages. If this is your first time learning about the word, a selfie is “a photograph that […]
By Jacqueline J. Holness If you were a student in an average American public school system, at some point you were probably introduced to the works of Shakespeare, Chaucer, Hemingway, and other authors who have written the classics. In college, I broadened my knowledge about black authors, reading American classics such as Native Son […]
By Jacqueline J. Holness Chances are, if you grew up in the Christian church or have been a member for several years, you are bilingual. Not only do you speak English, you also speak Christianese. Every culture has its own language. But the Lord expects us to help others understand why he is the […]
