The house sat on a quiet block in Inglewood. Estimated read time: ~6 minutes. Nothing flashy. A small front porch.A trimmed patch of grass.A gate that squeaked every time someone came through it.A kitchen table that had seen decades of bills, birthday cakes, homework, prayer, grief, and Sunday dinner. To outsiders, it was just a house. To the Johnson family, it was proof. Proof that their parents had worked.Proof that sacrifice had produced something real.Proof that after … [Read more...] about Juneteenth, the House on the Corner, and the Legacy a Family Refused to Lose
Juneteenth
Honoring Rev. James Lawson: A Beacon of Justice and Hope on Juneteenth
Reverend James M. Lawson Jr., who passed away last week at 95, was an unparalleled figure in the civil rights movement and the long-time pastor of Holman United Methodist Church in Los Angeles. His legacy, marked by nonviolent resistance and the relentless pursuit of justice, resonates deeply as we celebrate Juneteenth. As a friend of Reverend Lawson, who I met at my visits to Holman United Methodist Church, I am deeply moved by his enduring impact. His life and work have significantly shaped … [Read more...] about Honoring Rev. James Lawson: A Beacon of Justice and Hope on Juneteenth
