The 2024 Commemorative Classic delivered a thrilling showdown, as Livingstone College claimed a hard-fought 15-10 victory over Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) on November 9. Held at Alumni Memorial Stadium in Salisbury, this historic rivalry between two of the oldest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in football history once again showcased its fierce competitive…
As a kid, I wanted to be a dancer like Lola Falana. If you don’t know Lola Falana, then you don’t know Sassy, and you don’t know Cutsey, and you don’t know Demure because she was all of that and then some. Now, if I was going to be a dancer, there was only one…
As President of Clinton College since 2017, Rev. Dr. Lester McCorn has left an indelible mark on the institution, guiding it through remarkable growth and innovation. Under his leadership, the college transitioned from a two-year institution to offering a suite of four-year degree programs, including nursing, cybersecurity, and public health. This shift not only expanded…
On Sunday, October 20, 2024, under the leadership of the newly appointed pastor of Little Rock, Rev. Dr. Derrill A. Blue, Lay Day was celebrated. Presiding over the worship service was the local President, Ms. Gloria Joyner Johnson, who prayed the invocation. After the Youth/Young Adult Choir led the congregation in the Hymn of Praise,…
December 2024, Brooklyn, NY.., On Thursday morning, November 7th, members of the Northeastern Episcopal District gathered at the Cross Street A.M.E. Zion Church, Middletown, CT., for our Leadership Training Institute. This was the first such meeting under the leadership of our newly appointed Episcopal Leaders, Bishop George D. Crenshaw and Mrs. Laurenna Crenshaw. After praise and…
December 2024, New York, NY…, The Christmas Season is one of the most joyous times of the year. We are celebrating the birth of Jesus, the light of the world! For many, Christmas traditions include trimming trees, stuffing stockings, giving gifts, and gathering with friends and family for dinner. For some, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas…
October 20, 2024, Lay Day was observed throughout The A.M.E. Zion Church. The North Charlotte District of the Western North Carolina Conference met at the Reeves Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, Davidson, NC, Rev. Dr. William McKenith, Pastor. The worship program participants included Ms. Tina Harrison (Rockwell A.M.E. Zion) who did an excellent job presiding over…
I was recently contacted by Mrs. Lucy Beamon, SOZ Contributor and member of Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church, Elizabeth City, NC, requesting that the SOZ share an article (which is printed below) published in the Roanoke Beacon Newspaper about Julius Walker, Jr. Mr. Walker is a member of Morning Star A.M.E. Zion Church in Roper, NC…
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and Family Caregivers Month. To mark these events, the Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter is encouraging people to lend a helping hand to more than 373,000 North Carolina family members and friends serving as Alzheimer’s caregivers. “The demands of being an Alzheimer’s caregiver are all-encompassing and increase over…
December 2024, New York, NY…, On Sunday, October 27, 2024, The Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, where Rev. Dr. Malcolm J. Byrd is Senior Pastor, celebrated its 228th Anniversary. The service opened with the processional presentation of Anniversary Memorial Flowers to the beat of African drums as the Songhai Deli Ensemble played the gathering…
The Health Ministry of The A.M.E. Zion Church is pleased to partner with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to bring you vital information about diabetes. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and November 14, 2024, is World Diabetes Day in the United States. During November, we want to raise awareness of the nearly 1 in 2…
December 2024, New York, NY… In June 2024, Ingrid Spears, reached out to The Star of Zion and asked if we would write an article about her son Caiden’s “remarkable journey.” We said, “Absolutely!”, and Part 1 of Caiden’s story appeared in the July 2024 edition. This is some of what Caiden said: “My name…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
The results of the U.S elections have been received by some in this country with excitement; however, those same results have caused many others pain and genuine fear of the consequences. The purpose of this letter is not to relitigate the issues raised during the divisive campaign, but it is to offer voice and solidarity…
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…
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…
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…
