By:  Rev. Charles L Griffin, Historic Bridge Street AWME Church

In the current climate of our country, we appear to be more divided than ever.  The purpose of this talk is to spark an elightening conversation that can foster a better understanding of the current climate and mutual respect.

Rev. Charles holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Textile Engineering from the prestigious Philadelphia University (formerly, The Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science).  He is a quality assurance professional who has traveled extensively around the world implementing and monitoring quality assurance programs for Tommy Hilfiger, Perry Ellis, Victoria’s Secret, Lane Bryant, and Limited Brands to name a few. Currently, he is the Director of Technical Services for Carnegie Fabrics in Rockville Center, New York.

Rev. Charles is an Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and holds a Masters of Divinity from Nyack College / Alliance Theological Seminary where he majored in Biblical Theology with a concentration in Greek. He is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated which is the oldest black Greek letter organization in the country.