Making Moin Moin Perfectly

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Making Moin Moin Perfectly
I have not come across that many people who do not enjoy the savoury pudding, made from Nigeria brown beans, traditionally called moin-moin! This very popular dish is also known as olele, and judging from its names, it is clear that this dish is an original Yoruba dish.
Moin-moin is made simply by peeling brown beans (find out more about brown beans here) and milling/grinding the white bean shells with some peppers, onions and seasoning. This is then scooped into containers and steamed. Traditionally large broad leaves are used to hold the milled beans.

The process of making moin-moin could be a little tedious and time consuming and there are several short-cut methods that people are applying to shorten time and effort.

In my circle of friends and family, I am quite well known for my moin-moin dish. They call me in advance to request to eat some when visiting! I generally love dishes made from beans and I can tell you that moin-moin is my most fav dish of them all. I eat it with virtually anything; with rice, fried plantains, asaro, soft textured bread and with its traditional accompaniment, eko and even on its own.

What makes a good Moin-Moin:
For some moin moin has to have “seven lives” (emi meje) to ascertain its quality. This means that lots of different bitty items such as shrimps, corned beef, fish pieces, beef liver pieces etc, etc, are added to the bean mix before cooking.

For me, its a combination of texture and taste not an overload of bits. Moin-moin must be soft (not dense) but firm, moist (not dry, hard and crumbly) with a subtle taste which is not over powered with seasoning cubes. How do we achieve this? Below are my tricks and tips on making your moin-moin perfectly.

Moin moin served with Eko

 

Tips:

  1. Selecting your beans: My first choice of beans is a variety called olo 1 or 2. The properties of these beans (which tend to help the moin-moin rise when cooking) really suit this recipe. Oloyin beans are also suitable and they tend to impart a slightly sweet taste to the moin-moin. Jamaican black eye peas are also suitable. I never use bean flour/powder nor the already peeled beans available on the market. They tend to create a dry and hard result.
  2. Prepping: I always peel and mill/blend my beans from scratch. Soaking the beans in water for about 30 minutes will ensure easy removal of the skin on the bean . Gently rubbing them together will also hasten peeling. It requires a little effort but trust me the results will make it well worth it.
  3. Ingredients: Beans and onions are a match made in food heaven! I blend a generous amount of onions with my beans as well as tatase (red sweet pepper). This helps to give the characteristic bright orange colour the moin-moin has. Other ingredients I add include some fresh milk and some whisked eggs. I have experimented with these ingredients in and out of my moin-moin but I have discovered that the eggs and the fresh milk both help to create a really good texture. Use of either is however optional. Rather than add seasoning cubes directly to my moin-moin, I prefer to make a fish or chicken stock with the stock cubes and then add the stock to themoin-moin mix. For me moin-moin need not be overloaded with all sorts of bitty ingredients to be perfect, its about striking a balance in what is just enough.
  4. Processing: I went to school in a town called Abeokuta, well known for moin-moin Isale Ake. I took time to watch how they made their moin-moin and what I found out was that before steaming, the moin-moin mix/blend underwent a prolonged/continuous process of mixing. Much like whisking an egg or mixing a cake batter adequately to get a good rise in the cake, the prolonged mixing helps to aerate the moin-moin mix and subsequently enhance the texture of the moin-moin when cooked. I usually mix my moin-moin blend for approx 5 minutes after all the ingredients have been added, before scooping into containers and steaming. Also, during mixing, in order to adjust thickness, I add hot (not boiling) water, never cold water.
  5. Cooking: Moin-moin is not moin-moin if it is not steamed…..my opinion. You cannot achieve the perfect moin-moin through baking or boiling, agreed these methods save time, it is actually cutting corners! Nothing wrong with this, however to get that perfect result, you must follow the right method. Ensure you use a good steamer and ensure also that the containers holding the moin-moin are arranged in a way that they can only be touched by steam, not boiling water during the steaming process.
  6. Presentation: Moin-moin wrapped with large broad leaves, with the characteristic triangular shape, is the traditional way to serve it. (by the way, the leaves are believed to impart some flavours which cannot really be replicated and I agree). Due to its consistency, the moin-moin mix will take the shape of any container its cooked in so use different containers to create exciting and visually appealing moulds/shapes. Using such may also help with portion control.
  7. Utensil: Invest in a good quality high powered blender so that the beans can be well blended into a smooth paste as against the grainy one produced by low wattage blenders. Invest also in a proper steaming pot. For me ramekins or soufflé dishes have proved to be a really handy and tidy way to cook your moin-moin. The come in various size and you can source the ones which hold just enough portion for one person! (See link below.)

Try my Moin-Moin Recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of Nigerian brown beans (olo 1 or 2, oloyin varieties)
  • 1 medium red pepper, remove stalk and chop into chunks
  • 1 very large onion or two medium sized ones, cut into quarters
  • 1 scotch bonnet chilli (optional), remove seeds and stalk
  • 1 large egg
  • Half a cup of fresh milk (this helps to create a good texture in the moin moin)
  • Some cooking oil
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
  • Some hard boiled eggs, remove shell (the size of the ramekins will determine how many eggs to boil. Aim o include one egg for each portion)
  • Make some fish or chicken stock with some seasoning cubes, you will need about 1 cup of this stock
  • Salt to taste

What to do:

  1. Soak beans in water for about 30 minutes. Peel the skin off beans by rubbing together to reveal the white bean shells. Discard the skin and rinse well.
  2. Blend beans with the pepper, tomato paste and onions. Add up to two cups of water to aid blending; adding a little at a time ensure you to not add too much. Use warm/hot (not boiling water) preferably.
  3. Transfer blend into a mixing bowl and mix continuously for about 3 minutes. Add the milk and the stock and mix well. Taste for salt and add a little if required. Don’t worry if the moin-moin tastes as though there isn’t enough salt. When cooked, the taste becomes enhanced.
  4. Whisk the raw egg briskly before adding to the moin-moin mix. Stir in and also add 2-3 serving spoons of vegetable oil, (you may add more or less as preferred). Give the blend another 2-3 minutes continuous mixing.
  5. Scoop the blend into the ramekins or soufflé cups and add one boiled egg into each cup
  6. Steam for about 30 minutes. Serve hot or cold.

Enjoy it and let me know how you get on…..

Moin moin covered in bread crumbs with chopped chives

– CM Food Showcase is credited & published by Funke Koleosho

THE CHOSEN Christmas Special in Cinemas Near You

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THE CHOSEN Christmas Special in Cinemas Near You

The new Christmas special of THE CHOSEN will be shown in theaters around the country through Fathom Events on Dec. 1 and 2. The event will also features performances by Phil Wickham, Maverick City Music, For King and Country, Brandon Lake and Many More

Punctuating the global phenomenon of The Chosen, CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: THE MESSENGERS, the first of the franchise to be seen in cinemas nationwide via Fathom Events, went on sale during a livestream from Dallas Jenkins Tuesday night, and shattered pre-sale records for the distributor.

“CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: THE MESSENGERS broke Fathom Events’ record with $1.5 million in sales in the first 12 hours,” said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events. “Originally slated to premiere in 1079 theaters, we’ve already added 450+ locations and thousands of screens to satisfy demand and anticipate these numbers will continue to grow.”

Shot entirely in secret, THE MESSENGERS shows the birth of Christ through the eyes of Mary and Joseph and features actors from The Chosen series.

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The event also features performances from extraordinary Christian artists and groups including Phil Wickham, Maverick City Music, For King and Country, Brandon Lake and many more.

The event takes place in movie theaters beginning Dec. 1. New screens and playdates are being added to accommodate demand, and TheChosen.tv/Christmas will have the latest information for your area. CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: THE MESSENGERS is released through Fathom Events.

“When we decided to do a special Christmas episode, we knew it would be the ideal moment to get this on the big screen,” said series Creator, Writer and Director Dallas Jenkins. “It’s the first chance Chosen fans have had to gather all over the country, so we intend to make it worth it. And with all the incredible musicians assembled, this is a perfect event for inviting friends.”

CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN - The Messenger - The Christian Mail
CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN – The Messenger

The roster of performers for CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: THE MESSENGERS currently includes:

  • Phil Wickham
  • Maverick City Music
  • For King and Country
  • Brandon Lake
  • Cain
  • Leanna Crawford
  • Jordan Feliz
  • Dawson Hollow
  • Matt Maher
  • One Voice Children’s Choir
  • The Bonner Family
  • Bryan and Katie Torwalt
  • We The Kingdom
  • Actors from The Chosen cast performing monologues:
    Austin Reed Alleman (Nathaniel)
    Giavani Cairo (Thaddeus)
    Luke Dimyan (Judas)
    Lara Silva (Eden)

“CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: THE MESSENGERS will be the Christmas event of 2021, and we are elated to bring it to the big screen so it may be seen by audiences nationwide,” said Fathom CEO Nutt.

ABOUT THE CHOSEN
The Chosen completed its second season in the spring continuing its unprecedented success as the No. 1 highest crowd-funded project of all time. It has been translated into 50 languages and counting, and consistently ranked in the top 20 entertainment apps on iOS and Android. It is completely free to watch on the app that connects directly to streaming devices with no fee or subscription necessary and generates income for future seasons when viewers choose to “pay it forward” after viewing. The Chosen is produced by Loaves & Fishes Productions and distributed by Angel Studios.

ABOUT FATHOM EVENTS
Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. ; Cinemark Holdings, Inc. ; and Regal Cinemas, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L)., Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries.

Speak Your Miracle Into Being – by Archbishop Benson Idahosa

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Speak Your Miracle Into Being – by Archbishop Benson Idahosa

Archbishop Benson Idahosa said every man and woman in the bible that has ever performed a miracle did it by trying and it worked. Speak your miracle into existence. Let everything you need in life become a miracle by your speaking. Speak Like Christ today.

About Archbishop Benson Idahosa

Archbishop Benson Idahosa was the founder of Church of God Mission International, Inc. based in Benin City, Nigeria. He pioneered the establishment of over 5,000 churches in Nigeria, Africa and was the founder of All Nations For Christ Bible Institute, Benin City, Nigeria, Benson Idahosa University, Faith Medical Center in Nigeria President of Idahosa World Outreach, and President of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN). Archbishop Idahosa was a man of faith. Everything he accomplished for God was done by FAITH.

How to help people with Alzheimer

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How to help people with Alzheimer

It is significantly advised that when managing troublesome behaviour from somebody with dementia, recall that they are not purposely being troublesome.

Our cherished one’s feeling of reality may now be not the same as our own, yet it is still genuine to him or her. As parental figures, we can’t change the individual with dementia, however, we can utilize systems to better suit any issue practices. Both nature you make at home and the way you speak with your cherished one can have a noteworthy effect.

Recognize the reasons for Alzheimer’s or dementia conduct issues.

Look at the conduct equitably. Are your adored one’s activities really an issue conduct? Issue practices are commonly those that can bring about an unfriendly result for your cherished one or others. For instance: would they be able to bring about damage to self or others?

Some conduct can humiliate, be problematic or awkward to be around, however, may not really be unsafe. Abstain from correcting, mediating or unexpectedly raising circumstances by knowing when to release a few things. On the off chance that Mom would rather wear four layers of jeans at any given moment and scrounge through her storage room constant, let her. Protect your adored one from harm and afterward permit some feeling of flexibility and control by making space for your cherished one to settle on their own decisions when conceivable.

What’s not alright? Individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia regularly show practices that are unusual and might be outside the limits of what others consider “typical” or socially worthy. It might be hard to know when to stress and when to be adaptable.

As a rule, attempt to recollect that these practices don’t characterize the individual, they are only a result of the malady. In the event that your cherished one has Alzheimer or any other illness, they would most likely act in an unexpected way.

Likewise, recall practicing tolerance and absolution. The sickness, not the individual, is likely bringing on these things to happen. Attempt to release things and abstain from holding resentment over something they might not have intended to do or say, or much did. The special case is if your adored one turns into a physical peril to themselves or others. Physically damaging conduct is not alright. Indeed, even a one-time event ought to be imparted to your doctor or other social insurance or psychological well-being supplier promptly to guarantee your adored one’s security and your own.

Telling somebody what’s truly occurring at home doesn’t mean a restricted ticket for your cherished one into a behavioural unit or a “no inquiries asked” medicine for more prescriptions. It’s quite recently the begin of a required discussion with specialists who might have the capacity to add some value by distinguishing more methods for helping you and your adored one have more promising times.

However, there are other methods as well! The organisation One Break is willing to help you protect your cherished one and make your life and their life easier! Its mission is to give some kind of recognizable proof thing for free, likely an arm jewelry, unofficial ID/label that lists data on it for youngsters who can’t communicate or to grown-ups experiencing dementia/Alzheimer. That way, they would be effectively observed so when they get lost, individuals can without much of a stretch contact help for them. And believe me, this will be an amazing improvement in both your life and your cherished one’s life!

– by The Health Editor, The Christian Mail

Download the PDF Format here – How to help people with Alzheimer

International Persecution Watchdog, Open Door deeply concerned by the U.S. State Department decision to end the designation of NIGERIA as a Country of Particular Concern

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International Persecution Watchdog, Open Door deeply concerned by the U.S. State Department decision to end the designation of NIGERIA as a Country of Particular Concern

“We’re deeply alarmed at today’s decision by the U.S. State Department to end the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. This is likely in direct violation of the International Religious Freedom Act, the law that requires these designations to be made in the first place.” — David Curry, CEO of Open Doors USA.

Today, as required by the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA), US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken identified the “Countries of Particular Concern” – those who are in severe violations of religious freedom. Burma, the People’s Republic of China, Eritrea, Iran, the DPRK, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan received the designation for having engaged in or tolerated “systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom.” However, the notable absence of Nigeria, which ranks #9 on Open Doors’ 2021 World Watch List, has the Christian persecution watchdog troubled. Open Doors has reported that in Nigeria alone, an average of 10 Christians a day are killed for their faith, driving a startling 60% worldwide increase in Christian martyrdom last year.

“We’re deeply alarmed at this decision by the U.S. State Department to end the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). This is not only a baffling error, it’s likely in direct violation of the International Religious Freedom Act, the law that requires these designations to be made in the first place,” said David Curry, CEO of Open Doors USA.

Under the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) of 1998, the President is required to annually review the status of religious freedom in every country in the world and designate each country the government of which has engaged in or tolerated “particularly severe violations of religious freedom” as a Country of Particular Concern.. The law defines particularly severe violations as “systematic, ongoing, egregious violations of religious freedom,” including violations such as: (1) torture; (2) prolonged detention without charges; (3) forced disappearance; or (4) other flagrant denial of life, liberty, or security of persons. The President has delegated the authority to make CPC, SWL, and EPC designations to the Secretary of State.

Curry said, “Open Doors USA has documented thousands of targeted killings of Nigerian Christians every year for more than a decade. In no other country on earth do we see such a sustained level of outright violence directed towards a Christian community, and the situation has only deteriorated over the past 12 months. The Nigerian government has stubbornly refused to address this violence. The removal of Nigeria from this list will embolden bad actors and strongly deter efforts to bring peace to the region.”

Ambassador Sam Brownback, Senior Fellow at Open Doors USA, said, “The sudden removal of Nigeria from the CPC list is a serious blow to religious freedom in both Nigeria and across the region. Just when we should be doing everything possible to stop the relentless violence that’s targeting Christians and others, we do the opposite. This rewards the Nigerian government for tolerating severe religious freedom violations and sends a message to extremists that their actions will continue to go unpunished. People of faith in Nigeria will bear the fallout of this decision, and that’s unacceptable.”

For interviews with Ambassador Sam Brownback or David Curry, please contact [email protected].

About Open Doors USA
For more than 60 years, Open Doors USA has worked in the world’s most oppressive and restrictive countries for Christians. Open Doors works to equip and encourage Christians living in dangerous circumstances with the threat of persecution and to mobilize the Western church to pray and advocate for the persecuted. Christians are one of the most persecuted religious groups in the world and are oppressed in at least 60 countries. For more information, visit OpenDoorsUSA.org.

Foundations – MOVIE

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Foundations – MOVIE

Can we disregard the truth of Scripture without any impact on our lives. Find out as we follow the life of Parker.

Does what we believe about Genesis really matter? Watch Parker’s life play out in three different ways based on how he views the beginning of Scripture: Atheistic, Compromised Christian, or Biblical Worldview. The results may surprise you!

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What we believe about the past—even the distant past—has an impact on how we live our lives today, including our choices, values, and moral foundation, and yes, even our destiny. Our Foundations illustrates this by walking through a young man’s life (Parker) in three different scenarios: Atheistic, Compromised Christianity, and a Biblical Worldview. In the Atheistic worldview, Parker’s life plays out with the understanding that his life is a product of molecules-to-man evolution over millions of years. There was no creator before him, and he will answer to no moral judge after he dies. Under the Compromised Christian scenario, Parker is raised by parents who take a mythical viewpoint on Genesis, and thus the Bible’s power to be an authority in his life is usurped. If the Bible doesn’t get it right in the beginning, why should Parker order his life after the rest? Thus he lives his life disregarding its principles. Under the Biblical Worldview, Parker’s parents regard the Bible as historically true and scientifically credible, and therefore base their perspectives and choices upon its teachings. This leads to a much different life outcome than the other two scenarios…

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Can we disregard the truth of Scripture without any impact on our lives. Find out as we follow the life of Parker.

Watch Foundations free here: www.foundationsmovie.com

New Book : Jesus Speaking: Daily Encouragement from His Words – by Mike Lutz

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New Book : Jesus Speaking: Daily Encouragement from His Words – by Mike Lutz

Announcing the release of Jesus Speaking on November, 15, 2021, a new book from Mike Lutz that is a must have daily devotional that goes beyond feel-good cliché-isms and delivers what you really need for encouragement and transformation, which is more Jesus. This devotional will help you trust in God’s goodness, rely on His grace, and live for His glory every day as you spend time every day listening to Jesus speaking into your life.

The world has never needed Jesus more than it needs Him today. Jesus Speaking is a great way to help expose people to the only one with the power to change the world and lives, Jesus. Whether you know nothing about the Bible, Jesus Speaking captures your attention and connects you with Jesus forcing you to decide what you are going to do with Jesus.

Endorsed by such celebrities as Aaron Shust, Miles McPherson, Sam Rodriguez, Ginny Owens, James Mead, Holly Starr, Chris Broussard and more.

See more at https://www.mikelutz.org/

New Book : Reflections on the existence of GOD – by Richard E. Simmons III

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New Book : Reflections on the existence of GOD – by Richard E. Simmons III

Birmingham Ministry Leader’s Christian Apologetics Book Tops Amazon’s Bestseller List

Richard E. Simmons’ “Reflections on the Existence of God” Ponders Life’s Most Enduring Question

Does God exist? The centuries-old question prompts a different response from each and every person and according to Richard E. Simmons III, author of Reflections on the Existence of God, just how we answer can shape our worldview. The Christian author and founding director of The Center for Executive Leadership in Birmingham, Alabama, is diving deep into uncovering God’s presence by examining the logical conclusions derived from both theism and atheism, earning him a consecutive spot among Amazon’s bestseller list.

In the book, Simmons focuses on topics like: ‘How did I get here?’ and ‘Where do I find meaning in life?’ – both common themes during his two decades of mentoring hundreds of men towards better leadership and spirituality. The book’s 57 short essays are meant to encourage an open thought process, serving as a handbook for families to discuss the Christian worldview and providing a safe space to contemplate the often-controversial subject.

“My objective was to create a very well researched book that would be easy to read and understand when pondering the complex mystery of God’s existence,” said Simmons. “As this last year has tested the faith of many, Reflections makes the perfect gift this holiday season for those searching for truth and real answers to life’s toughest questions.”

Reflections on the Existence of God has become a top favorite on Amazon in both the Comparative Religion and Christian Apologetics categories with one reader calling it an “essential primer for all who seek to effectively engage the skeptical culture in which we live.” Email subscribers can access a complimentary sneak peek of the first chapter while the audiobook is available for free with an Audible trial.

For more information and to place an order, visit www.richardesimmons3.com/reg

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Richard E. Simmons III founded The Center in 2000, a non-profit, faith-based ministry in Birmingham, Alabama, mentoring men towards better leadership and spirituality.

His bestselling titles include The True Measure of a Man, The Power of a Humble Life and Reflections on the Existence of God. For more information, visit www.richardesimmons3.com.

Pray.com presents ‘Protect America,’ an Event to Promote the Physical Wellbeing of our Nation

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Pray.com presents ‘Protect America,’ an Event to Promote the Physical Wellbeing of our Nation

As the United States continues to take aggressive action to reduce COVID-19 infections across the country, Pray.com will host Protect America — a faith-based conversation to promote life-saving vaccines with Pastor Samuel Rodriguez and Director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, Dr. Eliseo Perez-Stable. The broadcast is available here: https://www.pray.com/articles/protect-america-es.

The discussion between Dr. Perez-Stable and Pastor Rodriguez will focus on ways Americans can protect their health, provide facts about COVID-19, and deliver a faith-based perspective on vaccine uptake. Together, they aim to increase fact-based understanding of the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine, especially in communities that have shown a higher rate of vaccine hesitancy.

“The Biden Administration is thankful for the work of Pray.Com, Pastor Sammy Rodriguez, and faith leaders around the country who are encouraging their fellow Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19,” said Josh Dickson, White House Senior Advisor for Faith Engagement. “Trusted messengers, including faith leaders, are playing a critical role fighting this pandemic by sharing the facts about the life-saving COVID-19 vaccine with their communities.”

Pastor Rodriguez will deliver critical guidance about the life-saving measures available to protect oneself, one’s loved ones, and one’s community from COVID-19.

“It is God’s blessing and a privilege to be able to offer direction to our community during a very challenging time that has affected so many,” said Pastor Rodriguez. “We are receiving God’s gift to us when we open ourselves to science. It’s my goal to help those of faith understand this gift, embrace it, and trust in God who has blessed us with the ability to protect ourselves.”

Pray.com Co-founder Mike Lynn shared gratitude for the ability to use the Pray.com platform for greater good. “Our legacy at Pray.com is determined by what we do to help others,” he said. “We work daily to make a difference in times like this, where we can provide a platform for faith-based discussions that can help protect and improve people’s lives.”

Pray.com is the world’s No. 1 app for daily prayer and Bible-based audio content, reaching more than 10 million people worldwide through its mobile app and website.

About Pray.com
Pray.com was launched in 2017 with a mission to grow faith and cultivate community. Pray.com is the No. 1 app for daily prayer and faith-based audio content and is the easiest way to incorporate prayer into your daily life. Pray.com provides encouragement and inspiration through Daily Prayers, Pastor Podcasts and Bedtime Bible Stories.

About Dr. Eliseo Perez-Stable:
Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable, M.D. (Eh-lee-SAY-oh PEH-rez-eh-STAH-blay) is Director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) at the National Institutes of Health. He oversees NIMHD’s annual budget to advance the science of minority health and health disparities research. Since joining NIMHD in September 2015, Dr. Pérez-Stable has been cultivating the Institute’s position on the cutting edge of the science of minority health and health disparities. Through this effort, the Institute has produced a collection of resources that guide and facilitate the conduct of research to promote health equity.

About Pastor Samuel Rodriguez:
Samuel Rodriguez is the President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, the world’s largest Hispanic Christian organization with 42,000 plus U.S. churches and many additional churches spread throughout the Spanish-speaking diaspora. Rodriguez stands recognized by CNN, FOX News, Univision and Telemundo as America’s most influential Latino/Hispanic faith leader. He has advised Presidents Bush, Obama and Trump, and frequently consults with Congress advancing immigration and criminal justice reform as well as religious freedom.

Rev. Al Sharpton, Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant and Attorney Benjamin Crump call for Faith Leaders to Rally in Brunswick

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Rev. Al Sharpton, Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant and Attorney Benjamin Crump call for Faith Leaders to Rally in Brunswick

Faith-leaders Call for Prayer Vigil in Wake of Defense Attorney’s Efforts to Prohibit Black Pastors Attendance During Murder Trial.

After a defense attorney demands Black pastors be barred from the murder trial where three white men are charged with the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, national faith leaders are calling for a prayer vigil outside the Glynn County courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. Rev. Al Sharpton, who previously joined Arbery’s parents during the court proceedings, will join New Birth senior pastor Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant and attorney Benjamin Crump a week after Kevin Gough, a defense attorney representing one of the three men charged objected to “Black pastors” being present in the courtroom.

Sharpton, Bryant and Crump are urging other faith leaders and activists to join the prayer vigil and remain supportive of the Arbery family as they endure weeks of emotional and traumatic testimony throughout the trial proceedings. “This is a blatantly racist and abundantly bigoted move by the defense to specifically limited Black leaders of faith from supporting a family who has already endured the unimaginable loss of their loved one – Ahmaud Arbery,” said Dr. Bryant. “We are calling on faith leaders, the Brunswick community and those who long to see justice for Ahmaud to join us for a moment of prayer and encouragement to support a grieving family in need of spiritual support as we fight the forces that seek to censure and silence our rallying cry for justice and truth.”

WHO: Faith leaders include Rev. Al Sharpton and Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant will join attorney Benjamin Crump and others for a prayer vigil in support of Ahmaud Arbery’s family and loved ones.

DATE: Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021

TIME: 11 A.M.

LOCATION: Glynn County Superior Court, 701 H Street, Brunswick, GA 31520 (outside of the courthouse building)

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