When reading Kendra Hamilton’s column, I was reminded of a conversation I had a few years ago with an African-American co-worker. I’ve forgotten what it was we were discussing specifically, but whatever the conflict was, we were able to discuss it honestly and resolve it successfully.
By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | The whole notion of forgiveness has been in the front of many people’s minds in the weeks since the massacre at Emanuel AME Church. Just how, they wonder, could family members of the victims, one after another, forgive the accused shooter so quickly after such a reprehensible deed?
In the Aug. 10 issue of Charleston Currents, West Ashley educator Elizabeth Halberstadt tells of how she reconnected old family photos with today’s descendants. Publisher Andy Brack offers words on forgiveness and how a new book by Vally Sharpe may be helpful. Calendar, photo, much more…
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