This week at the Roundtable, we are pulling out a seat for Minister Dionne Thomas (Sacramento, California), Author, Entrepreneur, and Prophet to the “HOT-Seat” at the Urban Academics Roundtable for a candid discussion on opening America’s churches, public libraries, and our public schools.

This conversation is timely, as the learning our children and families once depended on and all the leadership to go with it has all be disappeared. Those coming to this table are looking for answers, but many come with answers and ideas that can move black, brown, and poor folks forward.

Minister Dionne Thomas

Dionne Thomas (Sacramento, CA) is an Author, Entrepreneur, and woman of wisdom – Some call her a prophet to this generation, but why? Could it be that she was born for a time such as this to help a wayward generation decide which way to go?

What really is going on with our learning institutions? Where’s the church? When will libraries re-open, and what is going on with the public school system in this country?

Get answers to these questions and more on Thursday night’s Roundtable

Little-girl Dionne was born into a family (paternal) with a long line of Clergy. Even she felt called to ministry at the young age of 9-years-old. Her love of family and its effect on children is the reason she is in this week’s “Hot-Seat.”

Members of the cloth in Lady Dionne’s family include, but are not limited to, great-grandfather Pastor El Vander Thomas’s grandfather Pastor Abraham Thomas, father Elder David Thomas, all now deceased were all ministers of the Gospel. Minister Dionne and her two brothers David, Jr., and Dwayne are also of the cloth. You can call it DNA or a Family Affair.

When Dionne was little, singing in the choir at her Grandfather’s church was a requirement, and she enjoys singing until this day – Will grab a microphone quick, whether it be to embellish a special song requested by an elder or to give a word folks have found valuable.

After her Grandfather retired from his church for full-time evangelism, Dionne joined Trinity Temple Church in New Haven. She was active in the church choir, state choir, participated in Sunday school and YPWW activities.

Along the journey, her aunt Evangelist Eloise Young started a singing group, which consisted of two cousins, her brother Dwayne and Minister Dionne.

She found herself serving others and volunteering in various church areas, including but not limited to serving as an Armor Bearer, a Choir Member, Intercessory Prayer Warrior, the Personal assistant to the First Lady, Sunday School President, and Sunday School Teacher.

One of her most favorable moments as a speaker of the gospel was entitled ​“Rekindling the Fire,” ​sponsored by Grace and Mercy ministry of deliverance.

Dionne, the Author, and Entrepreneur take a back seat to her passion – Speaking the gospel of Jesus Christ, which spills over into every area of her life.

Dionne is the proud mother of two children – A son, Paris, who is involved in church leadership, missions and is a minister of worship. Her daughter, N’Dia, is actively involved in her local church’s children’s ministry.

Dionne’s vision for the future is sharing the Gospel with everyone who will listen, regardless of the belief system. She is featured in the following book series: Chocolate & Diamonds for the Woman’s Soul, Volume 1.