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Haiti Disaster Prompts Record Breaking Donation Amounts

January 16, 2010   No Comments

The American Red Cross Website

The American Red Cross Website

According to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, U.S. relief groups have collected more than $97 million in donations since a 7.0 earthquake devastated Haiti Tuesday – three times more than the amount raised in the three day period following the Indian Ocean tsunamis.

Apparently advancements in technology are making it easier to support various Haiti relief efforts. For example, the American Red Cross not only accepts donations online, but donors can text “HAITI” to 90999 from any mobile phone to donate $10 to the cause. Social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter are also playing a big role in fundraising and networking efforts for Haiti. Continue reading »»

Pastor James David Manning: ‘White Folks are Gonna Rise Up’

October 18, 2009   No Comments

Remember the surprisingly popular “Obama’s mama/Bristol Palin” video? Or how about terms like “long-legged mack daddy” or “good house Negro?” James David Manning, founder and senior pastor of ATLAH World Missionary Church in New York City, has been stirring controversy since he first spoke out against Barack Obama during the presidential campaign. Continue reading »»