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Missing Out: Vast Majority of Black Parents Who Want Afterschool Programs for Their Children Are Unable to Access Them
ByLisa Lederer January 14, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Unmet demand for afterschool programs among Black families in the United States has reached an all-time high. The parents of nearly 5.7 million Black children report they would like to enroll their child, but just 1.3 million Black children are currently enrolled. That means three in four Black children whose parents want…

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Official Statement of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion International Music Ministry Regarding the Death of Maestro Richard Smallwood
ByMark Tenney January 14, 2026

“Brothers and Sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death. We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.” – (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 New International Version) With deep gratitude to God and…

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MARK A.M.E. ZION CHURCH – EAST CHICAGO DESIGNED BY LEGENDARY ARCHITECT WENDELL CAMPBELL NAMED TO THE NATIONAL REGISTRY OF HISTORIC PLACES
ByDanyele L.C. Davis January 14, 2026

EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA (December 30)— East Chicago’s St. Mark AME Zion Church has recently been designated a National and State of Indiana Historic Landmark by the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. The effort to recognize East Chicago’s architecturally significance came to fruition when word was received this fall, that the uniquely designed building was…

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Connectional Lay Council Blesses Livingstone College International Students with Holiday Donation
ByStar of Zion News January 14, 2026

The International Student Association at Livingstone College received a generous and timely gift over the Thanksgiving season, courtesy of the Connectional Lay Council of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. The Council donated dozens of bedding items, including comforters and sheet sets, to support international students who often cannot transport such essentials across continents. This…

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A Statement from Bishop Starnes of The Piedmont Episcopal District: Monetary Relief for Jamaica
ByMark Tenney January 14, 2026

Grace and peace be multiplied unto you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As you are aware, our brothers and sisters in Jamaica have experienced severe hardship and devastation as a result of the recent natural disaster from Hurricane Melissa that struck the island on October 28, 2025. Many have lost…

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Missing Out: Vast Majority of Black Parents Who Want Afterschool Programs for Their Children Are Unable to Access Them
ByLisa Lederer January 13, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Unmet demand for afterschool programs among Black families in the United States has reached an all-time high. The parents of nearly 5.7 million Black children report they would like to enroll their child, but just 1.3 million Black children are currently enrolled. That means three in four Black children whose parents want…

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Official Statement of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion International Music Ministry Regarding the Death of Maestro Richard Smallwood
ByThe A.M.E. Zion International Music Ministry December 31, 2025

“Brothers and Sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death. We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.” – (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 New International Version) With deep gratitude to God and…

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MARK A.M.E. ZION CHURCH – EAST CHICAGO DESIGNED BY LEGENDARY ARCHITECT WENDELL CAMPBELL NAMED TO THE NATIONAL REGISTRY OF HISTORIC PLACES
ByDanyele L.C. Davis December 30, 2025

EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA (December 30)— East Chicago’s St. Mark AME Zion Church has recently been designated a National and State of Indiana Historic Landmark by the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. The effort to recognize East Chicago’s architecturally significance came to fruition when word was received this fall, that the uniquely designed building was…

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Connectional Lay Council Blesses Livingstone College International Students with Holiday Donation
ByStar of Zion News December 8, 2025

The International Student Association at Livingstone College received a generous and timely gift over the Thanksgiving season, courtesy of the Connectional Lay Council of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. The Council donated dozens of bedding items, including comforters and sheet sets, to support international students who often cannot transport such essentials across continents. This…

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A Statement from Bishop Starnes of The Piedmont Episcopal District: Monetary Relief for Jamaica
ByMark Tenney October 31, 2025

Grace and peace be multiplied unto you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As you are aware, our brothers and sisters in Jamaica have experienced severe hardship and devastation as a result of the recent natural disaster from Hurricane Melissa that struck the island on October 28, 2025. Many have lost…

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STATEMENT OF THE BOARD OF BISHOPS OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH REGARDING THE FEDERAL CRIMINAL SENTENCE OF DR. STACCATO POWELL FOR DEFRAUDING A.M.E. ZION CHURCHES IN THE WESTERN EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
ByThe Board of Bishops, The A.M.E. Zion Church September 27, 2025

As has been reported in public-facing documents, on July 15, 2025, Dr. Staccato Powell, a disrobed bishop of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (“A.M.E. Zion”), pled guilty in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to wire fraud, mail fraud, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud. Dr. Powell’s…

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SPIRITUAL MEANING OF AUGUST
ByDebra Chappelle-Polk, Zion Spotlight Editor August 15, 2025

August is often associated‍ with abundance, harvest, and‍ fruition in both agricultural and ‌spiritual contexts. Throughout the Bible, there are numerous instances where God’s provision and blessings are manifested during this time, signifying a season of abundance and great‍ blessings. While the term “August” does not appear explicitly ‌in the Bible, ‍exploring the interconnected themes‌…

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OUR GOD REIGNS IN THE ELIZABETH CITY DISTRICT!
ByMrs. Lucy Beamon August 15, 2025

Elizabeth City, NC… On March 29, 2025, the Elizabeth City District, under the leadership of Presiding Elder Donald Jones, experienced a spirit-filled Sunday School Convention at Mt. Lebanon A.M.E. Zion Church, where the pastor is Rev. Javan Leach. Our theme was “Our God Reigns”! This is found in the Second Quarter edition of The A.M.E….

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Statement from the Board of Bishops Regarding Trump’s Federal Takeover in D.C.
ByThe Board of Bishops, The A.M.E. Zion Church August 15, 2025

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” – Proverbs 31 : 8 – 9 (NIV) Beloved, We write with grief and righteous indignation in response to the August 11th announcement by the…

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Greensboro District’s WH&OMS Fourth Mass Meeting Prayer Breakfast – Conference Year Ending 2024-2025
ByMrs. Nina R. Ingram, Greensboro District WH&OMS Reporter August 15, 2025

“But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend. Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth and called thee from the chief men thereof and said unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee and not cast thee away…For I, the…

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Zion’s Support Makes Way for Livingstone Scholars at Atrium Health
ByStar of Zion News August 15, 2025

Livingstone College Presidential Scholars are benefiting from valuable hands-on experience through internships at Atrium Health, and The A.M.E. Zion Church has played a significant role. Emeglad Boakye-Yiadom, Emmanuella Nyarko, Daniel Frimpong, and Nana Adusei are four rising sophomore Biology majors from Ghana who found a home away from home in Zion. “Marable has been everything…

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A New Chapter Begins at Clinton College: Welcoming Our 14th President, Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks
ByRev. Roderick J. Josey, Education Editor August 15, 2025

Clinton College proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks as its 14th President, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s storied history. A native of Hollister, North Carolina, and a proud first-generation college graduate, Dr. Wilks brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in higher education—particularly within historically Black colleges and universities…

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The Albemarle Annual Conference Gathers for 115th Session with a Clear Focus: A Comeback Church
ByMs. Keisha Dobie August 15, 2025

The 115th Annual Session of the Albemarle Conference convened June 19–22, 2025, under the leadership of Bishop W. Darin Moore and the direction of Presiding Elders Reverend Donald L. Jones (Elizabeth City District) and Reverend Fondella A. Leigh (Edenton District). Held across several days of worship, teaching, reports, and planning, the session brought pastors, laity,…

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STATEMENT FROM THE BOARD OF BISHOPS OF THE A.M.E. ZION CHURCH REGARDING ENDORSEMENTS OF POLITICAL CANDIDATES
ByThe Board of Bishops, The A.M.E. Zion Church August 14, 2025

“Watch out that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental principles of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have come to fullness in him, who is the head of every ruler…

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Dollars and scholars: Livingstone College announces another $10M gift from community philanthropist ahead of start of academic year
ByMai Li Munoz, Chief Communications Officer August 12, 2025

SALISBURY, N.C. – What started as a proposal on paper has turned into multimillion-dollar reality at Livingstone College. Dr. Anthony Davis, president of Livingstone College, announced on Tuesday to a crowd gathered at Aggrey Student Union that an anonymous donor made another $10 million gift. “Investments like this are why Livingstone will move…

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STATEMENT OF THE BOARD OF BISHOPS OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH REGARDING THE FEDERAL CRIMINAL SENTENCE OF DR. STACCATO POWELL FOR DEFRAUDING A.M.E. ZION CHURCHES IN THE WESTERN EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

SPIRITUAL MEANING OF AUGUST

OUR GOD REIGNS IN THE ELIZABETH CITY DISTRICT!

Greensboro District’s WH&OMS Fourth Mass Meeting Prayer Breakfast – Conference Year Ending 2024-2025

Zion’s Support Makes Way for Livingstone Scholars at Atrium Health

A New Chapter Begins at Clinton College: Welcoming Our 14th President, Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks

The Albemarle Annual Conference Gathers for 115th Session with a Clear Focus: A Comeback Church

Dollars and scholars: Livingstone College announces another $10M gift from community philanthropist ahead of start of academic year

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