Recently I have come under fire for portraying black women in my Women Warrior (aka Women Gone Rogue) one-woman performances. At one of the San Diego County libraries, I was invited to perform three specifically … Read More
A White actress is banned from playing Harriet Tubman. Here’s why it’s unfair.
Annette Hubbell depicts historical figures in her one-woman show. (Bruce K. Manson) By Jan Goldsmith | jgsandiego@yahoo.com UPDATED: December 5, 2024 at 6:30 PM PST In March 2023, San Diego County library administrators banned professional actress Annette Hubbell from … Read More
She conveys the greatness of historical figures through solo performances
By Jan Goldsmith Union Tribune May 16, 2024 5:59 PM PT Harriet Tubman, an escaped slave who participated in a network of safe houses known as the Underground Railroad, stood on the stage alone talking about … Read More
Are We Under The Law Or Free From The Law? Yes.
Guest Post by Dr. Mark L. Strauss Dr. Mark L. Strauss is a highly respected New Testament scholar, a professor at Bethel Seminary of Bethel University, and Vice-Chair for the NIV Committee of Bible Translation. … Read More
“I Don’t Need to Go To Church”
This pandemic changes habits. Like watching church instead of going to church. And I’ve gotten used to that. I’ve been tempted to continue that—staying in my PJ’s, snuggled up on the sofa. But then I … Read More
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER (1906 – 1945) — In War, A Man of God
In my book, Eternity through the Rearview Mirror, I profile seventeen historical figures, from Galileo to Johnny Cash. I let these people speak to us from their heavenly vantage point. Dietrich Bonhoeffer is not in … Read More
Divine Appointments
I like to read autobiographies. Especially those whose lives went far beyond what they ever imagined. Even more so when they acknowledge God right smack in the middle of everything. The other day I started … Read More
Bishop Billy Bowers—A Powerhouse for God
In my book, Eternity through the Rearview Mirror, I profile seventeen historical figures, from Galileo to Johnny Cash. I let these people speak to us from their heavenly vantage point. Bishop Billy Bowers is not in … Read More
SHELLY PINOMAKI – A Behind-the-Scenes First Responder
Shelly Pinomaki RESPECT Project Normally I write about people who have finished their life of great contributions to others and have passed through the Pearly Gates. But I’d like to tell you about a … Read More
Behind the Scenes with Eleanor Roosevelt—First Lady of the World
Tea with Mrs. Roosevelt is a revealing behind the scenes look at this First Lady of the World. Written by Sherrie Colbourn and starring Sue Ann Staake and me, Annette Hubbell, it will be shown … Read More