www.independent.co.uk1 month agoNew York CityRussell Brand reveals incredible' baptism in River ThamesRussell Brand got baptized in the River Thames, describing it as a profound experience. [ more ]
Black Enterprise2 months agoNYC politicsNYC Mayor Receives Jailhouse Baptism From Al Sharpton On Good FridayMayor Adams was baptized at Rikers Island on Good Friday by Reverend Al Sharpton. Adams spent time with incarcerated men, emphasizing personal growth and support for their recommitment to positive paths. [ more ]
USA TODAY2 months agoNYC politicsNYC Mayor Eric Adams baptized by the Rev. Al Sharpton at Rikers IslandMayor Eric Adams was baptized at Rikers Island by Rev. Al Sharpton, emphasizing the belief that one's current circumstances do not define them. Despite pressure to close Rikers Island, Mayor Adams faces challenges in meeting the proposed deadline of August 2027. [ more ]
AP News2 months agoNYC politicsNew York City's mayor gets baptized in jail by Rev. Al Sharpton on Good FridayMayor Eric Adams received a jailhouse baptism at Rikers Island from Rev. Al Sharpton on Good Friday. Adams emphasized the importance of not defining individuals by their current circumstances during the ceremony. [ more ]
TheGrio2 months agoNYC politicsNew York City Mayor Eric Adams gets baptized in jail by Rev. Al Sharpton on Good FridayMayor Adams received a jailhouse baptism on Good Friday at Rikers Island. He emphasized the importance of self-worth and redemption to the incarcerated men. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com6 months agoBooksWater by John Boyne review a cathartic journey of recoveryJohn Boyne is embarking on a quartet of interlinked novellas centered around the four elements: Water, Earth, Air, and Fire. Water, the first novella in the series, focuses on themes of baptism and cleansing but does not heavily explore the metaphor. Boyne's novella offers a propulsive and deftly dramatized story with a protagonist on a journey of pain and catharsis. [ more ]