![]() May 25 also invites us to scrutinize the negative narratives and images of Africans and people of African descent. Do you know your story as it relates to this and to your community? Further, many of us are Africans or people of African descent-or live among people of African descent. African leaders, peoples, and places are identified throughout the Bible. ![]() It is a day when all of us have another opportunity to take a closer look at the importance of Africa and her diaspora in our lives. May 25 is Africa Day-or Africa Liberation Day for some. Weems have understood Africa matters in the Bible. Cain Hope Felder, wrote the book Just a Sister Away, in which she focused on women of African descent relative to the Bible. Renita Weems, a woman of African descent and a mentee of Dr. Cain Hope Felder, a New Testament scholar of African descent, served as the editor of The Original African Heritage Study Bible: King James Version. ![]() ![]() “ Messengers will come from Egypt Cush will quickly stretch out her hands to God.” - Psalms 68:31* ![]()
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