Bishop Talbert W. Swan, II is a religious leader and community activist. He is a bishop in the Church of God in Christ, heading up Pentecostal churches in Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and New York.
Nicki Minaj’s praise of Donald Trump and JD Vance at Turning Point USA revealed how celebrity access can drift far from the realities facing Black communities. The moment raises urgent questions about power, faith, and accountability.
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