Summer is quickly coming to an end, and it is time for back-to-school shopping for those in the United States. Paying no tax on clothing, shoes, and school supplies can save you money as a parent/guardian. According to the National Retail Federation, families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average…
“As a father, seeing my sons embrace this profession and carry on the legacy fills me with immense pride…but more than that, it fills me with hope for the future of dental care and the communities we serve.”” Dr. Roger Phanord MIAMI, Fla. – A beacon of oral health shines brightly in the heart of…
Hello and good day to those assembled from all walks of life. I, Darin Kent, greet you in the magnanimous name of Jesus The Christ. Today, I want to share one of Paul’s books with the church of Corinth. Let’s begin reading 2 Corinthians 6 – 10. I’ll be reading from the New International Version….
Have you thought about what your style will be this summer? Try building a capsule summer wardrobe. A capsule wardrobe is multiple clothing items that can mix and match to create numerous outfits. A few of my favorite summer clothing items are maxi dresses for the ladies and linen shirts for the gentlemen. Of course,…
On Sunday, February 18th, at 3 pm in Broadway, North Carolina, the Cameron Grove African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church held a Black History program focused on the theme, Celebrating Our History, Heritage, & Humanity. The program was uplifting, inspiring, and permeated with Black Culture and Excellence. The celebration opened with a Call to Worship by…
Spring is here. I had the opportunity to attend New York Fashion Week virtually, and I am ready to share the latest fashion trends to incorporate into your wardrobe for church, work, and day-to-day family activities. The good thing about the spring 2024 trends is that you may have these items in your closet. Bye,…
You can tell a lot about a person by what they wear on their feet. Shoes protect our feet, cushion our body weight, and allow us to play sports safely. There are all types of shoes: closed-toed shoes, open-toed shoes, sandals, boots, and sneakers, to name a few. And then there are the heels… Perhaps…
Memphis, TN – Pink Noire Beauty Supply & Cosmetics, owned and led by Chasity Monroe, will proudly commemorate its second anniversary on Saturday April 20th with a daylong beauty celebration and the public release of its new braid and loc gel. Pink Noire Beauty & Cosmetics heavily emphasizes a luxury beauty experience focused specifically on…
Video by Caleb Leake The brisk air was filled with excitement in uptown Charlotte on Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024, as the ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of the Varick on 7th apartment building. A collaborative effort initiated six years ago by the visionary pastor of Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church, Dr. Dwayne A. Walker,…
The Pastor, Reverend Thelma Gordon, and members of Jones Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in Columbia, South Carolina, joyously sponsored a 99th Birthday Celebration Drop-In for Mrs. Nadine Anderson, who gracefully turned ninety-nine years old on December 16, 2023. At the age of 99, she holds the esteemed title of being the church’s oldest member. The…
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…
I don’t feel like I am one hundred years old; I just feel like Posey Johnson.” How do you say Happy Birthday to a living legend? A woman of God who has lived through the administrations of 16 US presidents and 68 A.M.E. Zion bishops; who has served her church in every lay capacity on…
Black love is revolutionary. When you look back on our history as Black people, everything was done to keep Black love from happening. During the institution of slavery, families were torn apart due to the killings of mothers and fathers, and families were separated over and over again. Our ancestors paved the way for us…
ZION’S CENTENARIAN COTERIE is a new and exciting STAR OF ZION Spotlight feature. Celebrating our centenarians is an idea whose time has come and is long overdue. It has been created because of conversations I’ve had with other Zionites requesting that the STAR OF ZION acknowledge members of their congregation who are 100-plus years young….