Tom Gjelten: A Presentation on the Politics of Immigration in America

Legendary NPR correspondent and author Tom Gjelten presents his book on immigration politics. This book covers what America has become in the last 50 years. It is a celebration of the value and variety in American culture

Black Pastors Say They Have Trouble Accessing SBA Loan Program

This article details the government decision to offer loans to places of worship through the Paycheck Protection program from the Small Business Administration. The article also discusses places of worship that have had issues gaining access to these loans, such as the Greater Christ Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan. The article features Rev. James Perkins of the Greater Christ Baptist Church, Paul Ott, chairman of the administrative council at Grace United Methodist Church, and Father Carl Beekman of the Church of St. Mary. This article features an audio file of the article

Many Houses Of Worship Have Sought Government Aid, Surveys Show

This article discusses the financial relief applied for by religious organizations through the government relief program known as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) The article focuses on Jewish and Christian places of worship, religious organizations, and religious-based non-profits in the Untied States. The article features Associate Vice President Rebecca Dinar of the Jewish Federations, Executive Director Scott McConnell of LifeWay Research, and Executive Director Pat Markey of the Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference

Clinical Study Considers The Power Of Prayer To Combat COVID-19

This article focuses on Cardiologist Dr. Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy from the Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute, and his clinical study beginning May 1st, 2020 on the power of prayer in regards to the recovery and treatment of COVID-19 patients. The clinical study features a universal prayer which is provided to patients in multiple forms, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. The study will be focusing on a number of factors in order to determine if the prayers are effective in the healing process

Rum and Cuba

Yvette Fuentes was a panel participant and moderator along with Tom Gjelten, the author of Bacardi and the Long Fight for Cuba. This panel was a part of Broward County Library\u27s Literary Feast on March 21th, 2009