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David M. Fryson @Dfry45

Higher Ed Leader, Pastor, Attorney, Diversity Pro, Musician, Author/Columnist, father of 3, grandfather of 5 & husband to the magnificent Joy! Opinions R my own

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David M. Fryson@Dfry45
21 Nov 2020
It time for a serious worldwide conversation on the racism and support for white supremacy of the white Evangelical Church. The white Evangelical church must repent but, after their support of white supremest Donald Trump, one wonders if they ever will. wvgazettemail.com/opinion/op…

David Fryson: The hypocrisy of white evangelicals

The white evangelical church in America has shown itself to be the facilitator, if not the principal purveyor, of white supremacy in America.

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David Fryson: The big lie about DEI (Opinion)

The "big lie" is a propaganda technique in which a colossal, outrageous falsehood is repeated constantly and stated as a matter-of-fact truth. These lies are intended to manipulate public opinion

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Honored to be the Keynote Speaker for the Carter G Woodson Memorial Foundation Scholarship Banquet at Marshall University on 4/26/25. Nice crowd, enthusiastic response & wonderful cause. Carter G Woodson lived in Huntington WV Father of Black History. facebook.com/share/r/169fYLW…
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Today's article on the attacks of Trump and Morrisey on DEI. They are both shameless! wvgazettemail.com/opinion/op…

David Fryson: The beloved community is under attack (Opinion)

The days since the recent inaugurations of President Donald J. Trump and Gov. Patrick Morrisey have presented a nightmare scenario for those who love justice, equality and the rule of

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We fight the hypocrisy of MAGA attempts to end DEI. In the least diverse state in the nation Governor Morrisey's attempt to end DEI is nothing more than scapegoating reasonable efforts to obtain equality and be part of Dr ML King's Beloved Community. wvgazettemail.com/opinion/op…

David Fryson: The hypocrisy of the MAGA meritocracy (Opinion)

As we celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, we are entering into a period of history that seems like a setback to the ideals, legacy and vision of

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Hosted a visit from renowned NBC/MSNBC journalist Steve Kornacki at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, where I serve as Interim Inclusive Excellence Vice President. Kornacki highlighted West Virginia as the state with the most transformed politics. From blue to red!
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Night out in New York City to celebrate 48th Anniversary on August 22nd. At the Neil Simon Theatre to see "Michael Jackson." Wonderful wife and life!
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Quinnipiac reimagines our Office of Inclusive Excellence | Quinnipiac Today qu.edu/quinnipiac-today/reim…

Quinnipiac reimagines our Office of Inclusive Excellence

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Joy and I are in town from Connecticut and hoping to see family and friends tomorrow at The New First Baptist Church of Kanawha City. Service starts at 10:00 am with dinner to follow. 4524 Washington Ave SE, Charleston WV. Come join us!
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Lady Joy and I are in town for this Sunday service and hope to see our friends and family at service. Come join us at 10:00 am.
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Black History Month message to Quinnipiac University where I am serving as Interim Vice President for Inclusive Excellence. editor.ne16.com/vo/?FileID=7…
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Parking lot scraped and ready for your car! The New First Baptist Church of Kanawha City WV 4524 Washington Ave SE, Charleston West Virginia. Sunday 10:00 am Service. Lady Joy and I are in town for 01/21/24 service and we hope to see you. Come for a visit!
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Todays Op Ed on the continuing legacy of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. This article was also distributed to the Quinnipiac University Community as an ML King Day email message from me as the Interim VP of Inclusive Excellence. wvgazettemail.com/opinion/op…

David Fryson: The continuing legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. (Opinion)

We are living in a country besieged with a frightening amount of division and strife. Three years ago, we witnessed the attack on our national Capitol, one of the citadels

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Pleased to serve as Interim Vice President for Equity and Inclusion at Quinnipiac University in Conneticut. Honored to Pastor the New First Baptist Church of Kanawha City WV. Assistant Pastor Thomas Jones will assist in leading the congregation when unable to be in Charleston.
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Honored to have the most read American Bar Association’s (ABA) online article of 2023 a “run away favorite”. The article was the second most read article in the Five year history of the online forum. The article was on the propriety of calling JD’s Dr. abajournal.com/news/article/…

Top 10 Your Voice columns of 2023

One of the ABA Journal's most precious assets is our access to engaged legal professionals with a knack for writing and a point of view to share. With that in mind, we launched our Your Voice section...

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Good morning, Lady Joy and I would like to invite you and your family to attend our 10:00 am Christmas Eve service at The New First Baptist Church of Kanawha City, 4524 Washington Ave SE, Charleston, WV. Music, children speeches, treats. Blessings, Pastor David M Fryson
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All are invited to the 10:00 am Christmas Eve Service at The New First New First Baptist Church of Kanawha City WV, 4524 Washington Avenue SE, Charleston WV. Praise Team will sing, special music by the absolutely great song stylist Christina Cunningham. Christmas Homily as well!
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This weekends article on economic justice for West Virginia State University. Unfortunately, the Gazette-Mail did not include this article online for some mistaken reason. Nevertheless, the local community and the nation needs to read this article and respond. Justice for WVSU!
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Was searching and found this interview of me that might be of interest. Talking about Donald Trump and the American experience. audacy.com/podcast/the-truth…
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I am glad for the results in Kentucky. Why is there no commentator talking about how racism may be a factor in the outcome even though the Republican African American gubernatorial candidate was a trump devotee! Strange times….
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