Delta's Stories of Triumph (DST in the News)

[CrimsonTide4]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 4, 2006


CONTACT:
Dr. E. Gail Anderson Holness
egah@msn.com
www.egailandersonholness.com

BOOK RELEASE - LESSONS IN TRUTH: SELECTED SERMONS VOLUME 1

Author - Dr. E. Gail Anderson Holness


Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) - Small in stature, but powerful in praise, Dr E. Gail Anderson Holness offers sermonic teachings with an unceremonious tone. Her book, Lessons in Truth: Selected Sermons Volume I was released on October 3, 2006 and is packed with biblical teachings relevant to our everyday lives as Christians. The book is already in its Second Printing.

Dr. Holness, a college administrator, columnist, lawyer, motivational speaker, human rights activist, lecturer, businesswoman, Sr. Pastor, itinerate elder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and author has truly been called to share her preaching/teaching ministry from the pulpit to the streets. She has pastored in the A.M.E. church and presently serves as Minister for Young Adults at the historic Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, DC.

Dr. Holness effortlessly blends bible verses with popular culture jargon to speak to Christians of all ages. Chapters such as "You Are All That" and "'Bout It, 'Bout It" speak directly to the youth culture, offering messages and teachings that resound with young Christians trying to walk in faith in an ever-increasingly secular world, while "It's All Right To Be Single" resounds with more mature Christians seeking to understand the vocations of marriage and single life in the in today's world and their role in the life of the Church. Her life changed upon graduation from Howard Law School when she became the youngest member of the defense team of The State of Georgia v Wayne B. Williams known as "Atlanta's Missing and Murdered Children's case."

Andrew Billingsley, Ph.D in his foreword stated, "She is a spiritual and cultural embodiment of Jarena Lee. She moves ahead with an inspiriting delivery, sometimes sounding more like the Baptist country preacher which Dubois described, and at other times reflecting the highest levels of intellectual reasoning as befitting her training and upbringing."

Julia Hare, Ph.D in her foreword stated, "They call her the Fannie Lou Hamer of the pulpit, because her sermons leave no room for listeners to become 'sick and tired of being sick and tired'. Lessons in Truth is nothing but the 'Truth' and a must read for all who are in need of encouragement, strength and hope for day to day living."

Dr. Holness is the 10th child of Mrs. Beatrice Jacobs Anderson and the late Jasper R. Anderson, Sr. She is the proud mother of 18-year-old Spelman College sophomore Ali Gail Holness. Dr. Holness serves in the following leadership roles, DC Commission for Women; Vice-President, Council of Churches of Greater Washington; and Chaplain for the Washington, DC Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dr. Holness resides in Washington, DC.

Contact Information:
Dr. E. Gail Anderson Holness
E. Gail Anderson Holness Global Ministries, Inc.
P.O. Box 5438 Washington, DC 20016
www.egailandersonholness.com or egah@msn.com

[jitterbug13]

She crossed Nu Sigma in Spring '05. And yes, I do know her!

http://www.charleston.net/assets/web...ate=12/24/2006

[jitterbug13]

The State's story on Columbia (SC) Alumnae's work with Delta Academy...

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate...l/16277375.htm

[Minerva's Girl]

She always gets the job done. She raised $32 million in 2 weeks, and I don't think that Sotheby's has ever halted an auction.

"Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin was in the nation's capital during King's "I Have a Dream" speech, which explains in part why she mobilized a stunning last-minute fundraising effort to purchase the entire collection of King papers and halt an auction of the collection."


http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=2795315&page=1

http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2794133

[quietstormsp04]

Originally Posted by jitterbug13

She crossed Nu Sigma in Spring '05. And yes, I do know her!

http://www.charleston.net/assets/web...ate=12/24/2006

Hi Soror! I know her too and I'm soooooooo proud of her! She used to go to my dad's church in Beaufort, SC.

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally Posted by quietstormsp04

Hi Soror! I know her too and I'm soooooooo proud of her! She used to go to my dad's church in Beaufort, SC.

Introduce yourself in the thread at the top of this page for Sorors.

[Ms Public Service]

TUSKEGEE, Ala. - (January 16, 2007) - The University will present a week devoted to the intellectual and moral understandings of religion and spiritual insights during Faith Week 2007, which runs Jan. 21 through Jan. 28.

Each year, the University takes the opportunity to shine the spotlight on leading theologians and voices of inspiration to provide the campus and community with scholarly views on faith and values.

This year, the Rev. Gwendolyn E. Boyd will open the week's activities with a motivational presentation at 9:30 a.m., during the All University Worship service in University Chapel. The Montgomery, Ala., native serves as the assistant for development programs at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Baltimore. The longtime engineer holds the distinction of being the first African-American woman to graduate from Yale University's mechanical engineering master's program.

In addition to her background in science, Rev. Boyd is the immediate past president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., where she was called the "technology president." During her tenure as president, Rev. Boyd established technology in many facets of the organization's activities and administration. Under her leadership, the sorority received a $1.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation for Project SEE (Science in Everyday Experiences) to promote math and science for African-American girls in middle school; established the Delta Computer Training Center in Lesotho; and adopted the Adelaide Tambo School for the Disabled in Soweto, South Africa; and provided training for teachers in Swaziland and Lesotho.

http://www.tuskegee.edu/Global/story.asp?S=5947568

[CrimsonTide4]

OUR SAVIOR, OUR SISTERS, OURSELVES: BIBLICAL TEACHINGS & REFLECTIONS ON WOMEN'S RELATIONSHIPS EXPLORES THE REALITIES OF BEING A WOMAN, WIFE, MOTHER AND MINISTER


Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Browning's Debut Book Directly Reaches the Heart of Women

Bookcover

Author - Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Browning
Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) - In Our Savior, Our Sisters, Ourselves: Biblical Teachings & Reflections on Women's Relationships

(Journey of Faith, Inc.), Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Browning details through 13 reflective Biblical teachings how women can live victoriously, fulfill their purpose in life, and celebrate the fact that they were created in the very image of God. Each chapter includes a series of Reflections in Action and a Reflective Prayer to help you to begin living the life that God ordained for you to live.

After ministering to women for nearly 25 years, Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Browning possesses a unique understanding and compassion for the needs of women. Through this book, you will experience this prophetic wisdom and knowledge in powerful and life-changing ways.

The book, written as if it were being delivered from the pulpit, speaks to the heart of women about their relationships with God, themselves and each another. It offers practical solutions from a Biblical perspective for healing in all areas of an individual's life--from emotional baggage and childhood trauma to failed relationships and self-esteem issues.

Rev. Dr. Browning's prayer is "that we all embrace the fact that God is 'OUR SAVIOR', that we are connected to 'OUR SISTERS' and we must love and celebrate 'OURSELVES'." As a result of reading the book "your relationship with God will grow stronger, and your relationships with others will be closer, and that you will begin to see yourself as the woman who God ordained you to be," says Browning.

About Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Browning
Reverend Dr. Jo Ann Browning is co-Pastor of Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church in Fort Washington, MD. She is married to the Reverend Dr. Grainger Browning, Jr., who is the senior pastor. She is the very proud mother of two children, Grainger III and Candace, and two grandchildren, Kaylah Jo Ann Browning and Grainger Browning IV.

Rev. Dr. Browning graduated from Boston University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications. She received a Master of Divinity Degree in 1986 and a Doctorate of Ministry from Howard University School of Divinity in 1991. She was a recipient of the Benjamin E. Mays Fellowship and the Pew Fellowship.

In 1998, Bishop Vinton R. Anderson, presiding prelate of the Second Episcopal District, appointed Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Browning as co-pastor of the Ebenezer A.M.E. Church. This unprecedented appointment officially recognized the Brownings as a pastoral team ministry. When her husband was appointed to pastor Ebenezer A.M.E. Church in 1983, the church had 17 members and a $12,000 budget. In 2006, Ebenezer's membership exceeded 12,000 with more than 100 ministries and a budget exceeding $10 million.

In addition to her responsibilities at Ebenezer, Pastor Browning has had the opportunity to preach, teach and facilitate workshops at numerous churches throughout the United States, Haiti, Bermuda, Barbados, Africa, Germany, and Israel. Pastor Browning is an Honorary Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. In 2006, she founded Journey of Faith, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to empowering women.

Our Savior, Our Sisters, Ourselves: Biblical Teachings & Reflections on Women's Relationships is available through Amazon.com, Karibu Bookstores (www.karibubooks.com), and Rev. Dr. Browning's Web site (www.drjab.com). Booksellers can order the book from CSBWrites LLC. Contact Courtenay Smith Brown at csbwrites@aol.com.

More information about Our Savior, Our Sisters, Ourselves: Biblical Teachings & Reflections on Women's Relationships (Journey of Faith, Inc.) or Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Browning can be found at www.drjab.com

[CrimsonTide4]

Curtistene McCowan gets honored with DeSoto ISD middle school namesake

Distinctions are not foreign to Curtistene McCowan, a steadfast DeSoto community volunteer.

Her credits include countless awards, recognitions and endless praise, but McCowan said she was floored when her name was considered to top the DeSoto School District's third middle school, currently under construction and set to open in August.

The DeSoto School Board unanimously approved naming the facility, located in Glenn Heights off of Bear Creek Road, after McCowan. She said she fielded calls from well-wishing board members late into the evening of Jan. 22, after the board made its decision.
“As you can tell, I'm just speechless over the board's action tonight to name the school in my honor,” McCowan said from her DeSoto home of almost 30 years. “I have served this community because I love it so much, particularly because I care so much about our future, and that's our children.”

Her service was among the many reasons board member Don Gant was the first one to publicly suggest her for consideration.

“I made my thoughts clear in our last meeting,” Gant said.

Read the rest here: http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2007...o-isd-middle-/

[Still BLUTANG]

Originally Posted by CrimsonTide4

Reverend Dr. Jo Ann Browning is co-Pastor of Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church in Fort Washington, MD. She is married to the Reverend Dr. Grainger Browning, Jr., who is the senior pastor. She is the very proud mother of two children, Grainger III and Candace, and two grandchildren, Kaylah Jo Ann Browning and Grainger Browning IV.

that's my church!