The Bishop Eddie Long Scandal

When the now infamous allegations against Bishop Eddie Long first surfaced, the world – and specifically the African American community – paused for a seemingly endless moment. Attempting to cope with the complexity of the situation, we began questioning everything from faith and leadership, to sexuality and civic responsibility.

By Tanya Wilson I have experienced firsthand what many of the members of New Birth may feel as the allegations against Bishop Eddie Long surface. Ten years ago, CNN broke a story exposing my pastor from Houston-based mega-church Brentwood Baptist. The report included recorded voicemail messages provided by a young man from Atlanta who was […]