2+ day, 8+ hour ago (963+ words) By Antonio" "Ray" "Harvey", California" "Black" "Media" The overflowing pride, spiritual joy and sense of community was tangible at the oldest African American church in California, St. Andrews African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.). On Nov. 15-16. the congregation celebrated its 175th anniversary with a special church service and a "living museum" event in Sacramento." Clergy, local elected officials, church auxiliary groups and other well-wishers gathered for the two-day celebration, which honored the founding of the faith community, the ongoing mission of the church, and the legacy it continues to uphold. The Rev. Dr. Jason D. Thompson, Senior Pastor of St. Andrews, was raised in an A.M.E. church in Durham, North Carolina. He told California Black Media (CBM) that as he has grown older, he is "thankful to support the mission of a free African society." Thompson's leadership at St. Andrews focuses on continuing the church's long…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago (229+ words) LaToya Nicole, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, was born in San Diego, California, to Arshield and Betty Holland on August 9, 1979. She received her formal education in the San Diego Unified School District, attending Fulton Elementary, O'Farrell Junior High, and graduating from Morse High School in 1997. Though small in stature, LaToya had a bold and loving spirit. She was feisty, full of humor, and warm hearted. She was the proud mother of three children: Khyran Jackson, Ashley Thomas, and Amarjaye Thomas, whom she cherished. Her bright smile, joyful laugh, and fun loving nature filled every room she entered and brought happiness to all who knew her. In 2024, LaToya faced a Breast Cancer diagnosis with courage and deep faith. She fought with strength in mind, body, and spirit, keeping her trust in Jesus through her treatments and doctor visits....

3+ day, 12+ hour ago (778+ words) Volunteers load food into the van of a sponsored church during the Thanksgiving turkey giveaway at Encanto Southern Baptist Church on Monday, November 24, 2025. " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/sdvoice.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DSC_2258-scaled.jpg?fit=250%2C167&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/sdvoice.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DSC_2258-scaled.jpg?fit=600%2C400&ssl=1" />On Monday, November 24 the Encanto Southern Baptist Church held their annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway in partnership with the North County San Diego Chapter of Jack and Jill Foundation of America, Inc. The giveaway promised turkeys, sides, and gift cards; That is, while supplies lasted. Volunteers load food into the van of a sponsored church during the Thanksgiving turkey giveaway at Encanto Southern Baptist Church on Monday, November 24, 2025. By Olivia Clark, Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer On Monday, November 24 the Encanto Southern Baptist Church held their annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway in partnership with the North County San Diego Chapter of Jack and Jill Foundation of America, Inc. The giveaway promised turkeys, sides, and gift cards;…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago (663+ words) By Kristin Aune, Coventry University; Mathew Guest, Durham University, and Matthew J. Mayhew, The Ohio State University This year's new university students are settling into life on campuses often notable for their diversity " and that includes in religion. Over 33,000 Buddhist students started university in the UK in 2023-24, for instance, alongside 769,220 Christian and 37,520 Sikh students. Universities have a role to play in helping their students relate to others of different religious backgrounds, especially at a time of concern over antisemitism and Islamophobia on campus. Our research has pinpointed some key things universities can do that make a positive difference. We can also highlight the things they shouldn't do. We call students' positive engagement with differences in religion and worldview their "pluralism orientation. We found that three key features of the campus climate affect how positively students feel about difference in religion and…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago (249+ words) This year, Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church was once again the location for the Annual Connecting Hope Food Drive. This year, Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church was once again the location for the Annual Connecting Hope Food Drive. The person behind this successful annual event is the Rev. Ray Smith. This year, he says they purchased 800 turkeys, tons of potatoes, a can good, Jiffy corn mix, cranberry sauce, and even dinner rolls ready to be baked and served. Over 25 volunteers spent several days putting the bags of groceries together to be given out with the turkeys at the drive-thru pickup last Saturday morning. Scores of additional volunteers were on hand to assist in loading each car as it came through. The whole event was a clockwork activity. According to Rev. Smith, there were 38 local churches that signed up to participate in the…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago (263+ words) San Diego Consistory #91 at the George Stephen's Retirement Community Center for the Thanksgiving Senior Citizen Luncheon on November 22, 2025. PHOTO: Grand Inspector General Ron Dunlap " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/sdvoice.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Photo-1-e1764098560355.jpg?fit=250%2C83&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/sdvoice.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Photo-1-e1764098560355.jpg?fit=600%2C200&ssl=1" />The group is significant because it represents the oldest African American Masonic organization dating back to 1784. Consistory No. 91 of the Prince Hall Free Masons held this year's Annual Senior Appreciation Luncheon at the George L. Stevens Fourth District Senior Center on Saturday November 22, 2025. In their sharp dress as Free Masons, the members of the Consistory hosted about 100 guests for this very special event which has decades of history here in San Diego. The term "Consistory" comes from the Latin word meaning Assembly which is representative of the Prince Hall Masons. The group is significant because it represents the oldest African American Masonic organization dating back to 1784. Price Hall himself, was an African American…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago (409+ words) Dr. Warren Editorial " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/sdvoice.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Dr-Warren-Editorial.png?fit=250%2C142&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/sdvoice.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Dr-Warren-Editorial.png?fit=600%2C341&ssl=1" />Last weekend, we saw almost countless numbers of Turkeys being given away at multiple locations around the City and County of San Diego. [Dr.-Warren-Editorial-headshot-NEW]Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint " data-image-caption="Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper, Chairman of The Board of Directors, NNPA Last weekend, we saw almost countless numbers of Turkeys being given away at multiple locations around the City and County of San Diego. We also saw thanksgiving meals being served, at no cost to those who sat down to eat; we saw baskets of food being distributed and in several cases when the lines exceeded the number of turkeys available, those doing the give-aways pooled their personal money and bought more turkeys....

1+ week, 2+ day ago (552+ words) By Anton L. Delgado, Associated Press In a video message played for religious leaders gathered in Belem, Leo said nations had made progress, "but not enough." "One in three people live in great vulnerability because of these climate changes," Leo said. "To them, climate change is not a distant threat, and to ignore these people is to deny our shared humanity." His message came as the talks were moving into their second week, with high-level ministers from governments around the world arriving at the edge of the Brazilian Amazon to join negotiations. Monday was dominated by speeches, with several leaders from Global South nations giving emotional testimony on devastating costs of recent extreme weather and natural disasters. Vulnerable nations have pressed for more ambition at these talks as world leaders have begun to acknowledge that'Earth will almost surely go past a…...