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Bobbie Greer
Habitat teaches children the value of a penny
It was when my children began kindergarten that I changed my outlook on the monetary value of the penny.
October 28, 2009
Statistics troubling
While attending a Hebrew Christian Bible study class I was amazed to hear the speaker mention that, according to a research study on Christianity, 97 percent of the Christian church did not add one new convert. “What?” I thought, “No way.”
October 21, 2009
Students, parents both should prep for SAT
In just a few days, students who have registered for the SAT will take the exam. There still is time to prepare your students for a successful outcome from Saturday’s testing.
October 07, 2009
It’s time to choose a healthy lifestyle
On your mark, get set, go: You can help stomp out breast cancer by participating in the Family Fitness 5K run/walk on Saturday. Registration begins at 6 a.m. and the run/walk will begin at 7 a.m.
September 23, 2009
Graduation preparation already in progress
We spoke recently about my teens graduating from high school next year.
September 02, 2009
County settler leaves fascinating legacy
Faustino Kiber fascinates me. Not as much Abraham from the Bible; but, nevertheless, just as Abraham left his mark so did Kiber. There is a street that bears his name in Angleton.
August 26, 2009
Kenya native on a mission to spread message
Lake Jackson resident Suzzane Njuguna-Randon has done it. Fulfilling just one of her many dreams, she has written a book that will usher readers into the realm of the spirit and encourage each of us to fulfill our roles on Earth.
August 19, 2009
Time for another reinvention
I’ve begun the move toward my new destination. I have somewhat of a plan.
July 29, 2009
Juneteenth a time to remember
It’s been a while since I thought of the nameless, faceless child I once read about who was bound to a chain of human cargo heading for the New World.
June 17, 2009
Reflecting on theological renewal
On Sundays, my family and I always attended church. However, some of my friends attended the “Kingdom Hall.” It baffled me for years, the difference between the two.
May 13, 2009
Get out your purple for stroke awareness
On May 3, you can join the fight to end strokes. The association is asking that residents wear purple to promote Power Sunday and help raise local awareness of stroke prevention.
April 15, 2009
Group tackles black women’s health problems
Sisters in Touch aims to educate African-American women about the importance of early breast cancer detection and to provide access to care for medically underserved women in our area.
April 01, 2009
Being there means a lot to those with cancer
The AABCA is dedicated to providing hope, awareness, education, emotional and social support to breast cancer survivors, their family members and the community.
March 25, 2009
Black history a story that must be told
I can’t recall when it happened, but one day early in my life, a thought occurred to me that, surely, black people didn’t just show up on the planet in chains.
February 25, 2009
Seeing inauguration trip of a lifetime
Community columnist Bobbie Greer recounts her journey to see the first African-American president take office.
January 28, 2009
Inaugural dreams might stay at home
President-elect Barack Obama’s inaugural event tickets are, by far, considered the most coveted of the season.
January 14, 2009
Shopping plan works out, kind of
Last year, I made a promise that I would be more organized during the pre-Christmas holiday week. So this year, I set out to do just that. I started off by making a list.
December 24, 2008
Texas man responsible for revival
In the early 1900s he was known as the one-eyed black preacher. Today, William J. Seymour is best known as the founder of the Azusa Street Revival.
December 03, 2008
Message of hope was clear
When it was announced Barack Obama would be the commander in chief for the United States of America I jumped to my feet and let out a scream.
November 12, 2008
Area native returns for tribute to pastor
There is no need to ponder if Charles Vanzandt Specht, a former resident of Bay City and former student of George Washington Carver and Charlie Brown High School, is a wealthy man.
October 29, 2008
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