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Commissioner Vilma D. Leake Honored with the 2024 Frederick Douglass Award for Lifelong Advocacy and Humanitarian Service

Jacqueline Anthony in Zion Spotlight
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

Commissioner Vilma D. Leake, a trailblazer in education, entrepreneurship, and public service, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Frederick Douglass Award for her unwavering dedication to the betterment of her community. With an impressive career, this accolade further solidifies her legacy as a trailblazer whose impact spans across local, state, national, and international platforms. Commissioner…

Machismo Misogyny Dooms Harris Presidency

Rev. Dr. Garrett M. Thomas in Opinion
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

“We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal.” And we do mean men. We hold these truths to be manifest that there is no equality, that women are of a lesser quality, and that they are the weaker sex. And we do mean sex. We hold these truths as prima…

Alzheimer’s Association Answers Common Caregiver Questions

Mark Tenney in Health & Wellness
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

November is National Family Caregivers Month. There are more than 11 million family caregivers in the U.S., and nearly half of these caregivers provide help to someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Here in North Carolina, there are 373,000 caregivers who provide 723 million hours of unpaid care valued at $10.9 billion. Why is…

50 Year Anniversary

Rev. Johnny Johnson Jr. in Opinion, Zion Spotlight
Monday, November 11th, 2024

The children of Johnny Sr. and Gwendolyn Johnson happily announce their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Johnny and Gwendolyn were married on November 2, 1974. They were blessed with three children: Rev. Johnny Jr. (Cortney), Maurice (Donnecia), and Joy DeAnn. They are both lifelong members of Blackwell Israel Samuel A.M.E. Zion in Chicago, IL. Johnny has…

A Trump Presidency – What Now Africa?

Ronald A. Nathan, World Politics Editor in Opinion, Top Stories, World Politics
Thursday, November 7th, 2024

The clarion call of former President Donald Trump, the Republican party presidential candidate in the forthcoming 2024 US general elections, has been ‘America First.’ What does this mean for Africa, its 55 countries, and its 1.4 billion population? The answer to this question should have already been discussed at least a year ago by Africa’s diplomats…

VOTE! Don’t sit this one out.

Mark Tenney in Entertainment & The Arts, Financial Freedom, Health & Wellness
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

The A.M.E. Zion Church has always been known as the Freedom Church because it has been on the cutting edge of social justice, and voting is a major part of what we do.” – Bishop Darryl B. Starnes Sr. It has been said that “voting is the cornerstone of democracy, a powerful tool that gives…

Livingstone College’s Voting Impact

Ne'Khia Ray in Top Stories
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

Through the years Livingstone College has consistently promoted civic engagement and social responsibility to its student populations, and has served the Rowan-Salisbury community as a foundation of civility and connection. While candidates have spent more than $10 billion in advertisement to amplify participation in this year’s presidential election, coupled with an array of state headlining…

Pastors Flight With Caiden Spears

Caiden Spears in Zion Spotlight
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

Flying my Pastor and being the pilot in command of the aircraft was one of the best experiences since becoming a licensed pilot. When I was 15 years old I told my flight instructor I wanted to take my Pastor the Rev. Dr. Stephen W. Pogue of Greater Centennial A.M.E Zion Church on a flight….

Livingstone Freshmen Attend Harris-Walz Rally

Star of Zion News
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

Three Livingstone College freshmen made their way to the Harris-Walz Rally in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday, November 2nd, the last day of early voting in North Carolina at the PNC Music Pavilion. Micah Colding, Christian Gibbs, and Hunter Howard were thrilled to see entertainers Kerry Washington, Jon Bon Jovi, Brittney Spencer, Khalid, and The…

Healthy Churches 2030 Virtual Conference

Jasmine Roberts Duncan in Health & Wellness
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

Richmond, VA – The 11th Annual Healthy Churches 2030 Virtual Conference brings together faith and public health leaders to inform and advocate for African Americans to have better health outcomes. The three-day virtual event takes place November 18 – 20, 2024 and features 75+ speakers, 30+ educational sessions and 150+ downloadable resources. The conference is presented…

Livingstone Freshmen Attend National Academic Conference

The Star of Zion
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

The 33rd National Association of African American Honors Programs (NAAAHP) Annual Conference was hosted by Prairie View A&M University from October 31 to November 2, 2024, in Prairie View, Texas. Livingstone College presidential scholars Robert Osei Bonsu Senior, Muhammad Ibrahim, Te’J Rodriguez, and Carter Thompson traveled with NAAAHP National Parliamentarian Laura Johnson, Director of Andrew…

PAINE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SELECTS DR. LESTER MCCORN AS NEXT PRESIDENT OF PAINE COLLEGE

Helene T. Carter in Top Stories
Sunday, November 3rd, 2024

Augusta, Ga…The Board of Trustees of Paine College is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Dr. Lester A. McCorn as President-select. Known for his transformational leadership in higher education, Dr. McCorn brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Paine College. McCorn will assume the presidency of the college on January 1, 2025. Since…

Livingstone Students Rally for Early Voting: “Blue Bears Rock the Early Vote”

Ms. Garette Hunter, Livingstone College in Top Stories
Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

SALISBURY, NC | Livingstone College is dedicated to fostering a culture of civic responsibility among its students and emphasizing that their voices matter. On October 30th, Dr. Laticia H. Godette, founder of Laticia Hill Godette Ministries, emphasized the importance of exercising the right to vote during the “I Need a Word Wednesday” session and…

A Special 90th Birthday Celebration

Angel Eason, Lifestyle Editor in Lifestyle, Top Stories
Monday, October 28th, 2024

I had the opportunity to attend Mrs. Catherine Whitley’s 90th birthday celebration. She is the former first lady of the Norfolk District and wife to the late Presiding Elder Edmund H. Whitley. The celebration was held at St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church in Norfolk, VA, and was hosted by her lovely children and church family. Mrs….

Clinton College Board of Trustees Announces the Departure of President Dr. Lester A. McCorn and Appointment of Interim Leadership

Mr. William T. McDaniel III in Top Stories
Monday, October 28th, 2024

Rock Hill, SC – Clinton College today announces the departure of Dr. Lester A. McCorn, the institution’s 13th President, following a remarkable seven-year tenure marked by academic expansion and institutional growth. Dr. McCorn’s leadership has left an indelible impact on Clinton College, helping to solidify the institution’s foundation for future success. During his time at…

I AM STILL HERE: A Poem Concerning Alzheimer

Rev. Leona Nicholas Welch, SOZ Contributor in Opinion
Monday, October 28th, 2024

I AM STILL HERE, beneath this unfamiliar, quizzical, and often non-responsive face. I AM HERE, sitting in this maze of vague and undeclared questions. Questions that can only stir deep down in my still vibrant soul. Questions, never passing my lips. Questions, never reaching your anxious, hopeful ears. I search for…

Christian Education Observance Three A.M.E. Zion Churches Celebrating Together Ohio Conference – Mid-Atlantic

Patricia M Wilson in Zion Spotlight
Thursday, October 24th, 2024

Sunday, October 6, 2024, was a day to remember. It was the first Sunday in October, Holy Communion Sunday. Three churches gathered together to praise and worship God, who had brought each individual church through challenges. It was also the Sunday that the host church, Beth-El, recognized and celebrated Christian Education Sunday. We often combine…

Livingstone College to host 2024 ICRABIF International Business Conference Oct 31 – Nov 1

Dr. Nisha Singh
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024

SALISBURY, NC | Livingstone College’s George E. Battle School of Business is proud to announce that it will host the 2024 ICRABIF International Business Conference from October 31 to November 1 at its Event Center on the campus. In collaboration with fellow HBCU Howard University and two Indian institutions, Brainware University and Invertis University, this…

OHIO CONFERENCE WELCOMES BISHOP BRIAN R. THOMPSON, SR. & MISSIONARY SUPERVISOR REV. FELICA THOMPSON AT THE 1ST CHECK-UP MEETING

Patricia M. Wilson, Beth-El A.M.E. Zion in Zion Spotlight
Saturday, October 19th, 2024

November 2024, Cleveland, OH…, On September 28, 2024, the Ohio Conference gathered to report on our labors since the June Annual Conference. The packed-to-the-walls Check-Up Meeting was held at Ruth A.M.E. Zion Church in Sharon, PA (Akron District), where the Rev. Marion Wheeler is Pastor and Rev. Dr. Curtis T. Walker Sr. is the Presiding…

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Obituaries

The A.M.E. Zion International Music Ministry Official Statement Regarding the Passing of “Mama’ Mosie Burks

MS. NORA KATHERINE McNEILL

Jordan Kermit Wilson, Sr.

Celebration of Life for Mrs. Sylvia Tucker

Ruth Ellen Carrow Grimes

TRIBUTE TO DR. CHARLES L. SHARP