Feb
20
12:00am
Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson and Linsey Davis Discuss Witness to Grace
By MahoganyBooks
MahoganyBooks Front Row is excited to host a special discussion with W. Franklyn and Linsey Davis as they discuss, Witness to Grace, A Testimony of Favor. Join us for this powerful event featuring one of our country's most prominent leaders and voices in the civil rights movements.
About the Book: Witness to Grace chronicles Richardson's extraordinary journey, from humble beginnings to rise as one of the most respected leaders of our time giving him the unique authority to speak on behalf of the Black church and community.
About the Author: Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson presides over the historic Grace Baptist Church with three locations nationwide. A graduate of Virginia Union University, Dr. Richardson received his divinity degree from Yale Divinity School and his Doctor of Ministry from the United Theological Seminary. Dr. Richardson has been inducted into the Martin Luther King Jr., Board of Preachers at Morehouse College, then subsequently into its International Hall of Honor. Dr. Richardson currently serves as a director or trustee for Pepsi Cola (Ethnic Advisory Board); the Harvard University Divinity School Summer Leadership Institute for Church-based Community and Economic Development; Comcast Corporation and NBC Universal Joint Diversity Council. He is Chairman of the Board of National Action Network.
About Linsey Davis:
Linsey Davis is currently an anchor for ABC News Live Prime, which is ABC News Live’s first-ever streaming evening newscast, and weekend “World News Tonight” on Sundays. She is a correspondent filing reports for “World News Tonight,” “Good Morning America,” “20/20” and “Nightline.”
She showcased her tough, but fair moderating skills at ABC News’ Democratic presidential debates in September, 2019 and February, 2020, holding candidates accountable on racial inequality and other key issues.
About MahoganyBooks: Derrick and Ramunda Young are owners/founders of the award-winning, MahoganyBooks in Washington, DC where they focus on books for, by and about people of the African Diaspora. The couple have been featured in Oprah Magazine, TIME Magazine, Essence, Washington Post Steve Harvey TV and Wall Street Journal among others. Learn more at mahoganybooks.com
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