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The Black church writes AI’s next chapter
I implore my fellow faith leaders to use these tools. Start now and use them with wisdom. We count on each and every one of you to make sure our communities help write the next chapter of this story. This rapid change is not as unfamiliar as it may sound. My first understanding of AI came from using a calculator for the first time in grade school. We did not call it AI, but it was a tool that helped me work through mathematical equations hours more efficiently.
Nashville Cluster of Links, Incorporated Celebrates National Leadership and Hosts Central Area Town Hall
Dr. Sharon Dixon Gentry The weekend of October 2 – 3, 2026, marked an exciting and eventful time for the Nashville Cluster Chapters of The Links, Incorporated. Two October events brought together more than 100 guests and members for recognition, connection, and service – focused leadership.
Expressions of faith: We are one in Christ
“May Christ dwell in your heart by faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love. May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height. To know the love of Christ, which passes knowledge, that you might be filled with all the fullness of God,” Ephesians 3:17-19. We are all one family of God, those that are saved now, and those who will be saved in the future.
FAFSA opens doors to college, but many students still need help completing it
Completing the FAFSA gives students access to federal financial aid, but many low-income and first-generation college students still face challenges navigating the application process. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can make the difference between attending college and putting higher education plans on hold. Yet for thousands of students, particularly those from low-income families, navigating the financial aid process remains a significant obstacle.
Rising health care costs worry Americans as support grows for major reforms
Rising health care costs worry 60% of voters, a KFF poll finds, as Americans call for major reforms and support for Medicare for All grows. Rising medical expenses are becoming one of the biggest financial concerns for Americans, with a new national survey showing widespread anxiety over the cost of health care and growing support for major changes to the nation’s health insurance system.
School book bans reach record high, with nearly 12,000 removals nationwide
A new PEN America report documents nearly 12,000 instances of book bans during the 2025-26 school year, affecting thousands of titles and raising concerns about students’ access to literature addressing race, identity, history and other subjects (courtesy of PEN America).
Phenomenal Fall at the Frist Art Museum
Sia Woolfalk’s Floating World Of The Cloud Quilt is part of the phenomenal exhibition Shimmer at the Frist Art Museum. Here are a few things you can do over the coming weeks at the Frist Art Museum.
Enjoy Ballet, Opera, Broadway Theater and more this month in Music City
Orchestra Noir The Culture 2000 Tour II Here are some of the amazing performing arts events coming up at the Martin Center, the Noah Liff Center, and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC), where you can enjoy ballet, opera, theatrical productions from Broadway and more in the coming weeks.
Homemade Halloween Treats
(Culinary.net) Halloween calls for candies and treats of all kinds as trick-or-treaters roam neighborhoods, but don’t forget to stock your own snack supply with homemade goodies. Skip the store-bought sweets this year and instead opt for ideas like these that can be whipped up in the comfort of your own kitchen.
OP-ED: The Black Church Writes AI’s Next Chapter
By Rev. Dr. Adolphus Lacey, Senior Pastor, Bethany Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York For generations, the Black church has stood strong in our communities through every historical change this country has experienced. During the civil rights movement and in recent times, faith leaders have helped uplift Black sanctuaries to register voters, keep food pantries open for people in need, and sit with families in hospital rooms in their most desperate moments.
LACEY: The Black Church Writes AI’s Next Chapter
Courtesy of iStockphoto via NNPA For generations, the Black church has stood strong in our communities through every historical change this country has experienced. During the civil rights movement and in recent times, faith leaders have helped uplift Black sanctuaries to register voters, keep food pantries open for people in need, and sit with families in hospital rooms in their most desperate moments.
OP-ED: The Black Church Writes AI’s Next Chapter
For generations, the Black church has stood strong in our communities through every historical change this country has experienced. During the civil rights movement and in recent times, faith leaders have helped uplift Black sanctuaries to register voters, keep food pantries open for people in need, and sit with families in hospital rooms in their most desperate moments.
Our Voices: From Preaching to Practice: Architects of Our AI Future
By: Rev. Dr. Adolphus C. Lacey, PhD Texas Metro News https://texasmetronews.com America’s history is defined by extraordinary innovation. From the industrial revolution to the transformative power of the internet, technological advancements have consistently sparked massive economic growth and expanded human potential. Yet, as we celebrate progress, we must acknowledge this historical fact: Our communities have been excluded from the conversation and left behind in the prosperity.
LACEY: From Preaching to Practice — Architects of Our AI Future
Photo by Daniil Komov on Pexels.com America’s history is defined by extraordinary innovation. From the industrial revolution to the transformative power of the internet, technological advancements have consistently sparked massive economic growth and expanded human potential. Yet, as we celebrate progress, we must acknowledge this historical fact: Our communities have been excluded from the conversation and left behind in the prosperity.
OP-ED: How the city’s short term rental ban is leaving homeowners shortchanged
Credit: Pexels/Ramaz Bluashvili Credit: Pexels/Ramaz Bluashvili As a pastor at the historic Bethany Baptist Church in Brooklyn, it’s my job to support my congregation through everything that life throws their way, including financial hardship. People in our community are struggling, and some are being forced to leave the city that they have called home for generations — and the city needs to take action now.
Only One ‘Confused’ is the Mayor: De Blasio Must Make Good on Senior Housing Pledge
The Place for New York Policy and politics Developed in conjunction with Joomla extensions. Mayor de Blasio rallies with Metro IAF (photo: Michael Appleton/Mayor's Office) Last summer, Mayor de Blasio shook our hands and publicly promised to invest $500 million to build thousands of new apartments for low-income seniors. The celebration has been short lived. It turns out the mayor betrayed us and New Yorkers when he reneged on his commitment.
A senior housing solution: Look to the past to build for the future
Until the early 1980's, New York City seemed locked in a period of gradual but unstoppable decline. Scores of local groups struggled to build or renovate housing in the shrinking neighborhoods of East Brooklyn, lower and upper Manhattan and the South Bronx. The scale of these efforts was small. The costs were high because, no matter how small the initiative, each was subject to the same bewildering set of regulatory and approval processes.
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