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Opinion: King's preaching on justice — and on faith

wrnrdavis02@gmail.com (Warner Davis) — Sat, 1 Apr 2023 04:00:08 -0500

“Would that Memphis and its surrounding communities realize King’s dream and be a compelling model for the nation.”

Opinion: If the new school voucher law isn't the answer, what is?

wrnrdavis02@gmail.com (Warner Davis) — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 04:00:05 -0500

Guest columnist Warner Davis says “while using tax dollars for private schools is questionable, and diverting resources from public schools objectionable, providing a good education to every American child is applaudable.”

Opinion: Dr. King was an activist, but also a preacher

wrnrdavis02@gmail.com (Warner Davis) — Sat, 3 Apr 2021 04:00:10 -0500

‘Commemorations with little or no consideration for King as preacher, make me wonder how many King admirers are unaware of the transcendent religious experience that was his defining moment.’

Revisiting the significance of Christmas

wrnrdavis02@gmail.com (Warner Davis) — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 04:05:00 -0600

History tells us that Jesus existed and was crucified. And his birth changed its course.

Race relations remain 'the great unsettled issue' in Memphis and the nation

wrnrdavis02@gmail.com (Warner Davis) — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 04:00:00 -0500

Like the character of Atticus Finch in Harper Lee's novels, people are a mix of goodness and baseness. A lack of self-awareness can result in "blithe disregard for genuine grievances."

Racial reconciliation is spiritual, not political

wrnrdavis02@gmail.com (Warner Davis) — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 04:00:00 -0500

Bill Russell and Bob Cousy saw each other as brothers, not just athletes. Their relationship reflects a standard our society has yet to attain.