Author

Annette John-Hall

Journalist

Annette John-Hall retired in 2021 from WHYY, the NPR member station in Philadelphia, where she hosted and produced “Real Black History,” a podcast about issues affecting Black people in the Philadelphia region, and “The Why,” a podcast about locally trending news stories.

Prior to her time as a broadcast journalist, John-Hall spent over 30 years as a print journalist in Oakland, Denver, San Jose and Philadelphia, where she was an award-winning metro columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She holds a journalism degree from San Francisco State University.

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Applications now open for Reflective Leadership Grants

“The Reflective Leadership Grant gave me space and resources to connect with colleagues from diverse traditions and hear about what God is up to across the church…” — Emily McGinley, City Church San Francisco

Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 2, 2025.

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