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This week LIVE on Good News Radio Magazine, Rev. Kimberly Scott from Grace United Methodist Church will be our guest and tell us about Creating a Spiritual Checklist. Tune in and learn how this may be a useful life resource. Wednesday, August 9th, 1pm. You can listen here: http://www.acceleratedradio.net/goodnews #graceumcla @graceumcla

The cuetlaxochitl flower is native to Mexico.

This is a sacred flower that was colonized and written off in history as a "discovery" of Joel Poinsett’s in the 1800's.

Joel Poinsett was a slave owner who promoted white supremacy and slavery in his travels and in his political career. He has also been responsible for the displacement of many indigenous peoples along the way by forcibly removing them from their native lands.

The Cuetlaxochime originally had nothing to do with christianity or Christmas, they were a sacred plant used in ceremonies to celebrate the birth of Huitzilopochtli during our winter solstices. They were also used for medicinal and healing purposes to cure sicknesses, aid the flow of breast milk, as well as for dyeing fabrics.

Reverse the harm by calling our xochime by its original name, Cuetlaxochitl, and correcting those around you.

Pronunciation: Kwe•tla•so•cheetl

Tulsa Race Massacre vs. Elaine massacre: How 2 Southern cities face their past -

In 2 U.S. cities haunted by race massacres, facing the past is painful and divisive Tulsa, Okla., has offered a blueprint, however imperfect, for how to confront a history of racial violence. In neighboring Arkansas, the city of Elaine has found the Tulsa model hard to replicate.

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What is the BIPOC Young Adult Internship Program? | Desert Southwest Conference The Desert Southwest Conference department of New & Vital Faith is offering Ethnic Young Adult Internships. Diverse young adults (ages 18-28) should apply.