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The Comparison Game

The Comparison Game

Kristi McQueen earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology at Abilene Christian University and her Master’s of Science in Exercise Physiology at Midwestern State University. She leads the fitness program at The Refuge, and she offers personal fitness and training programs. For more information on fitness at The Refuge, please visit www.TheRefugeOlney.com. This column is published on the first Thursday every month.

Black History Month: Rising Star Church Up from the ashes
Black History Month: Rising Star Church Up from the ashes
Black History Month: Rising Star Church Up from the ashes

Black History Month: Rising Star Church Up from the ashes

The church has always been the hub of the African-American community. Since the emergence of the first African-American church in the late 1700s, it had become the cornerstone of survival. It was the place where believers gathered to worship God and provide support to one another. The church helped African-Americans overcome many obstacles and was their source of strength, allowing them to break free from the chains of slavery and later strategize for civil rights.

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