Walking (with God) in Memphis
Walking (with God) in Memphis (reporting from Memphis, Tenn.): In the nation’s poorest metro area, a Christian ministry trains former inmates to succeed at work — and life. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In a room at the Midtown Church of Christ, a dozen men bow to pray each weekday morning. Then they drop to the ground and do 10 to 15 pushups. “It’s just something I … Continue reading Walking (with God) in Memphis
July 2015: GetReligion
For journalists, three crucial things to consider linked to #WhoIsBurningBlackChurches. Published July 1. 5Q+1 interview: Pulitzer winner Jennifer Berry Hawes on the Godbeat, the Charleston shooting and black church fires. Published July 2. Religion vs. history? Something’s missing in coverage of that banned Ten Commandments monument in Oklahoma. Published July 3. Louisville Courier-Journal offers a case study in biased media coverage of same-sex marriage. Published … Continue reading July 2015: GetReligion
On same-sex marriage, ‘Amen!’ to what Poynter said about covering the battles ahead — with a few quibbles
After #SCOTUS ruling on same-sex marriage, some media orgs couldn’t resist celebrating: http://t.co/I30Ry6Em3U pic.twitter.com/CFFpjEgGX1 — GetReligion (@GetReligion) June 30, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading On same-sex marriage, ‘Amen!’ to what Poynter said about covering the battles ahead — with a few quibbles
Painting for Jesus
Painting for Jesus (reporting from Wichita, Kan.): At work camps across the nation, teens put their faith into action. WICHITA, Kan. — Teens from Churches of Christ sure know how to paint the town. From West Virginia to Texas, dozens of annual summer work camps bring together young Christians to scrape and paint houses. Here in Kansas’ largest city, 200 teens and 60 adults participated in … Continue reading Painting for Jesus
#DUH — You think there might be a religion angle on that debate over the Confederate flag?
#DUH — You think there might be a religion angle on that debate over the Confederate flag?: http://t.co/8G2crNSLdO pic.twitter.com/rt9foxN4f1 — GetReligion (@GetReligion) June 25, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading #DUH — You think there might be a religion angle on that debate over the Confederate flag?
Lester Holt talks news, race and Brian Williams — but what about his faith?
In interviews, @LesterHoltNBC talks news, race and @BWilliams—but what about his faith?: http://t.co/ZiB3zmuFvV pic.twitter.com/Iu9rbwbp3s — Bobby Ross Jr. (@bobbyross) June 24, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading Lester Holt talks news, race and Brian Williams — but what about his faith?
Tragedy in Charleston: Nine shot dead at historic black church
#CharlestonShooting: Basic facts crucial in reporting on tragedy at historic black church: http://t.co/RIDGbYLWpx pic.twitter.com/1Dk4GORkHl — GetReligion (@GetReligion) June 18, 2015 • • • #CharlestonShooting: 5 key angles on the massacre at a historic black church: http://t.co/xSG4gJmSDV#journalismpic.twitter.com/LDrt9SyYhV — GetReligion (@GetReligion) June 19, 2015 • • • Terrific advice on #CharlestonShooting coverage: ‘Switch off cable and go local’: http://t.co/omyiLLVAf6#journalismpic.twitter.com/nlspwTy5uN — GetReligion (@GetReligion) June 23, 2015 • • … Continue reading Tragedy in Charleston: Nine shot dead at historic black church
After a weekend in Kansas City, revisiting my low ranking for the Royals’ Kauffman Stadium
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“Take me out to the ball game” is my blog on major-league ballparks and the wonders of witnessing America’s favorite pastime up close.
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By Bobby Ross Jr.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — I was wrong.
Back in February, I ranked the 18 major-league ballparks I’ve visited:
I reveal my “starting nine” of favorite #MLB ballparks. No. 1 may surprise you. Or not: http://t.co/PJTfsfUJyv #J7700 pic.twitter.com/hjmsyA5m2r
— Bobby Ross Jr. (@bobbyross) February 19, 2015
The broken soul of Baltimore
After the rioting, church leaders seek to bring spiritual and social renewal to the city. First Place, Diversity Coverage, Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists Second Place, News Story, Associated Church Press Finalist (part of three-story portfolio), Magazine News Religion Reporting, Religion News Association BALTIMORE — Derrick Lindsey takes an Amtrak train to work in Washington, D.C. The federal employee — a member of the Central Church of Christ in Baltimore — … Continue reading The broken soul of Baltimore
Faith. Family. Fastballs. 