The Board of Bishops and International Ministers and Lay Association (IMLA) meetings held February 20-23, 2024, at the Kenneth Monroe Transformation Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina, was a cornucopia of movement. It was not just a movement of physical activity but a movement of faith, family, and activism. For this writer, it was a…
The Board of Bishops and International Ministers and Lay Association (IMLA) meetings held February 20-23, 2024, at the Kenneth Monroe Transformation Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina, was a cornucopia of movement. It was not just a movement of physical activity but a movement of faith, a movement of family, a movement of activism. For…
My excitement grew as I walked into my first in-person station rehearsal, which was held at Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church and led by Minstrel Sid Oliver. My excitement continued to grow as we began learning a repertoire of music spanning times and genres. The atmosphere was charged with eagerness as vocalists embraced the assignment…
Atlanta, GA – Zion Lester a high school scholar, student-athlete, and now author pens her first book: “Zion Learns to See”, a heartwarming children’s book fostering empathy and awareness about homelessness. Co-authored alongside her father and founder of Love Beyond Walls, Dr. Terence Lester, “Zion Learns to See” invites young readers to see the world…
February 2, 2024 Durham, NC – Lately there has been a lot of discussion around Trauma-Informed Care in the field of human services. Trauma-Informed Care recognizes the presence of symptoms of trauma and the role that trauma could play in an individual’s life. On a systemic or institutional level, Trauma-Informed Care changes the culture to…
On Sunday, February 4, 2024, twelve members of the Little Rock AME Zion Church, Charlotte, NC, each received a check for two hundred dollars for their continuing education at various accredited institutions of higher learning. The CD Rippy Scholarship was established by the pastor, Dr. Dwayne A. Walker, upon his arrival at Little Rock as…
The 46th Annual Dr. Cameron W. Jackson Awards Recognition Program took place on February 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Kenneth Monroe Transformation Center. It was an ornately decorated affair that paid homage to those who served. In the words of Sarah Kinard, Mistress of Ceremonies, “In the bustling rhythm of our daily lives,…
Spencer, NC – March is Women’s History Month. I love hearing the stories of all the famous women who have broken glass ceilings and stained glass ceilings and all kinds of barriers to achieve greatness. But there is greatness in even women who are not famous. There are wives and mothers and daughters and nieces…
Under the leadership of director Laura Adair Johnson, the Andrew Carnegie Library at Livingstone College has been filled with learning fun and adventure for students and the Rowan-Salisbury community. Since February 1st, visitors have been able to enjoy two exhibits: The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History traveling exhibit and Exploring Human Origins: What does…
Livingstone College competed in the National Qualifying Tournament of the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), America’s premier academic competition for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) students on Saturday, February 10th at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina. In the tournament, four-student teams faced off in head-to-head competition and quickly answered…
Harlem, New York – The New York Amsterdam News (AmNews), one of America’s oldest and most influential Black newspapers continues its unfolding renaissance with the hiring of distinguished journalist and author Aaron Foley as our new News Editor. Foley, originally from Detroit, is the author of the critically acclaimed novel Boys Come First and joins…
On Monday, February 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The Great Debate featuring Hampton and Howard universities took place on the campus of Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina, in Bishop James Varick Auditorium. In Livingstone’s inaugural year of serving as host, the institution extends invitations to Middle and High Schools throughout the state to partake…
DENTON, TEXAS – The Denton Black Film Festival wrapped up its 10th year, topping more than 12,000 attendees and recognizing some of the nation’s top independent filmmakers. The festival also featured a gaming competition with nearly 500 attendees including Xbox, Gearbox, Epic Games, Robot Entertainment, Maverick Gaming and more. Attendees from around the nation attended 85 films,…
The term Gullah Geechee, refers to the descendants of Africans who were enslaved on the rice, indigo, and Sea Island cotton plantations of the lower Atlantic Coast. The Gullah Geechee culture calls to mind the Sea Islands of South Carolin and Georgia, and sweetgrass baskets. Yet the cultural legacy of the ancestors still runs warm…
The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals is a non-profit organization that focuses on the training needs of African American meeting planners. Membership includes meeting planners across numerous businesses, such as civil rights organizations and religious and fraternal organizations. NCBMP holds an annual conference to assist with the educational advancement of its members, to enhance…
Salisbury, NC – The Livingstone Concert Choir, a distinguished ensemble from Livingstone College, has received an exclusive invitation from the National Center of Popular Music and the Cuban Institute of Music to perform at the prestigious 39th International Festival Jazz Plaza in Havana and Santiago de Cuba. The festival is scheduled from January 24 to…
I had the pleasure of attending an early screening in my hometown of Southport, NC at Surf Cinema. Having had the privilege of appearing in the stage version of this musical twice as Sofia, I jumped at the opportunity to see the stage and screen mashup of this beloved classic. When I entered the lobby,…