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Kimesha Houston Alvarado

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Kimesha Houston Alvarado

Kimesha Houston Alvarado, also known as “Sunshine” Alvarado, is a Selma-based community advocate, media personality, and civic commentator rooted in Alabama’s Black Belt. A military veteran with a background in logistics, communications, and public engagement, she uses media, community dialogue, and historical perspective to discuss voting rights, civic engagement, culture, and the evolving role of Black institutions in modern America.

Has the Black church chosen stipends over salvation?

Is there still room for a new generation of churches willing to recover the fearless civic and spiritual leadership that once helped transform America?
June 5, 2026