Henry Masters has a thing for Simon of Cyrene. Nearly two decades ago, Masters wrote and published a book about the African man summoned from the crowd to carry Jesus’ cross to Calvary. Now, at age 76 and retired as a United Methodist pastor, Masters is producing his own full-length musical about Simon. Others might write Simon off as a bit-part biblical character. Masters
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What will Dale Hansen say ‘In Conversation’?
The outspoken WFAA sports anchor will share his views on local and national issues at a Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center fundraiser.
WFAA-TV (Channel 8) sports anchor Dale Hansen, shown in September 2014 at an event at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas benefiting The Family Place.
Here’s a conversation that probably will be worth listening to if you’ve ever wondered what motivates Dale Hansen’s provocative commentaries.
The celebrated sports anchor will be among the illustrious Dallas change-makers who will appear at the eighth annual In Conversation event Friday to benefit the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center. Because of COVID-19 health restrictions, this will be the first time speakers will appear virtually.
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St. Luke “Community” U.M.C. Pastor Emeritus Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. speaks to the audience at In Conversation 2020.
Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. made a vow to uplift the Black community and stop racism. His life of service ranged from being a pastor all the way to serving in the state legislature.
This month KERA is exploring the impact and legacy of Black churches in North Texas. KERA s Sam Baker spoke with Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr., longtime pastor and activist in Dallas.
Holmes served at the St. Luke Community United Methodist Church in Dallas for 28 years, and also was an adjunct professor at the Perkins School of Theology at SMU for 24 years. He was a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1968 to 1972 and has been a longtime activist in the community.