This week’s episode of Addressing Alaskans features speakers from the 2021 Bettye Davis African American Summit on COVID-19. Christian religious leaders speak about the intersection of personal faith and the importance of making the choice to help push back against the pandemic.
SPEAKERS:
Pastor Leon D. May I, River in the Desert; President,
Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance
Pastor Alonzo B. Patterson, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. Frances A. Reid, Empowerment Temple AME Zion Church
Pastor Undra Parker, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
Ulysses Burley III, UBtheCURE LLC
Ben Odell, Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships
LINKS:
Bettye Davis African American Summit Morning Session VIDEO
Alaska Black Caucus COVID-19 resources
RECORDED: Saturday, October 3, 2021
BROADCAST: Sunday, January 23, 2022
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Ammon Swenson is Alaska Public Media’s Audio Media Content Producer. He was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated from UAA in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and integrated media. He’s previously worked for KRUA radio, the Anchorage Press, and The Northern Light.
