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Economic
By the same token our churches also have the obliga
tion to practice what they preach (or should be
preaching. While that premise is logical enough, there
are far too many instances when they do not. One local
Black church quite recently featured a pianist and an
organist, both excellent but white, in celebration of its
televised mortgage-burning ceremony. There are Black
ministers in a number of communities throughout the
country who condone the use of white funeral homes
by members of their congregation. Every time incidents
like these occur, money invariably flows out of the
Black community, money that translates into jobs lost.
As the churches preach, teach, and practice, so do we.
Merry Christmas
and
a
Prosperous
New
Year
from
Denise Franklin
Every minister in every pulpit in every Black church
this Christmas should exert the significant influence that
the clergy has. Our churches can effect the changes
necessary for Black economic self-development. If that
is not occurring, they and their congregations should
question "why?"
A blessed, happy, and prosperous holiday season is
the wish of this writer to may hometown community.
Please do patronize the store that display the "Freedom
Seal".
Former representative C.B. Hauser and his charming wife attended
the Senior Citizens Dinner at W.S.S.U.'s Red Room. Dr. Kenneth R.
Williams and his wife also attended the gala event.
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