In recognition of 259 years of Anglican presence, 189 years as a congregation and 161 years in its present building, the Cathedral Church of All Saints is planning a week of activities beginning Sunday and culminating on Friday at the formal Patronal Festival Dinner in honor of Judith McDonald Richardson.   »

Our country is being ravished by steep unemployment rates and job cuts. These employment issues have sent our economy in a tailspin that many regard as the worst since the Great Depression. How do we fix it? We actually have the opportunity to change focus from the Great Depression to focusing on the Greatest Succession. What do I mean? »

President Obama's Healthcare Reform has headlined just about every major and minor national media outlet for the past 2 to 3 weeks. We have heard and seen individuals across the country losing their minds and bearing in public settings. The town hall meetings have become the modern day Roman Coliseum and State Representatives have become chitterling circuit hecklers, which by the way continues to tarnish the integrity of America's democracy. »

On Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, rapper Kanye West found himself metaphorically looking down the barrel of a loaded gun! All of the guns owned by the fans, bloggers and media were aimed and cocked ready to kill his career. Being an intelligent man and entertainer, Kanye quickly jumped into a campaign of remorse to recant his statements and behavior toward country singer Taylor Swift. »

Each year in the fall, Jews around the world observe the holiest season of Jewish life. It begins with an entire month, the month of Elul, during which time our tradition urges Jews to take stock of their lives. Tradition asks every Jew to devote himself or herself to a thorough examination of the soul: "When did I make bad or sinful choices? How have I hurt others?  What duties of life and what areas of Jewish ritual life did I forget or ignore?" »

St. John resident and reigning Ms. Virgin Islands Senior America Ina Victoria Lee will represent the territory in the national Ms. Senior America Pageant scheduled to take place from Oct. 5 through 7 at the Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. »

Let's talk about peace! I just completed the first ever Going Against the Grain Peace Walk on St. Thomas, V.I. Some of you heard the reason why and how this walk came into existence. »

The impossible will be possible next week on St. Thomas when V.I. Christian Ministries hosts the Extreme Miracles series with Pastor Festus N'soha beginning Sept. 18 and ending Sept. 20. All are welcome. »

This is a column that I just have to cut to the chase. »

The Internet has provided plenty of conveniences for our world. However, these conveniences have been trailed by a number of potentially harmful effects that are only expected to grow. Years ago, talent was restricted to the market it operated in. When I say talent, I mean entertainers, proprietors and employees. »

St. Croix native Tony LeBron beat out thousands of other singers on July 29, becoming the season 4 winner of Gospel Music Channel's "2009 Gospel Dream Competition." The grand prize was a recording contract. »

Recently, many people have been at odds with whether or not Mike Vick should be allowed back into the NFL to continue his career. Animal activists have seen his re-entry to the NFL as a slap in the face. I do agree that what Michael Vick did was heinous and far beneath the expectations of an NFL superstar with such unmatched talent. But I disagree. Michael Vick is still a human being that deserves a second chance at being a benefit to our society. »

Recently, one of the most recognizable and prominent scholars of our country was arrested. Did he being a Yale graduate and colleague of the President of the United States make him invincible to the police officers that decided to place him in custody? »

During World War I and II, many American men who were drafted to fight in the war found excuses to not fight. Excuses ranged from, "I'm an only child," "I have flat feet" and some even shot themselves with a gun, only to sustain a wound, of course. »

We were all blessed with talents that the world can benefit from whether we decide to use them or not. Notice, I said the world. Even though we know we live in a world shared by billions of individuals, we tend to believe our independent way of living and heritages supersedes all others. This is another sad case of arrogant ignorance. If we believe in an almighty God, since when were given the power of superiority to any human being on this planet? »