North Carolina pastor Makeda Pennycooke sent out a mass email asking that “only white people” greet visitors at the 9:00 a.m. service at Freedom House Church and her congregation has raised holy hell. “I was floored,” recalled church member Carmen Thomas. ”Like it was a jaw dropper. You can put a white face all over the front door. But when […]
AKRON, Ohio – First Night Akron is looking for volunteers at this year’s event to do a number of jobs. Greeters are needed to introduce performers and lots of help is wanted for some hands-on activities. Volunteers are a critical part of the celebration that rings in the New Year which showcases the arts to […]