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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
RALEIGH – On Saturday, Oct. 19, Repairers of the Breach, the North Carolina Poor People’s Campaign, NC Council of Churches, and Forward Justice Action Network will join forces with Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC, for a non-partisan “GOTV Pep Rally,” as part of the North Carolina Rise Up & Revival GOTV Tour across North Carolina….
Hood Theological Seminary is excited to announce the upcoming “Stride for Scholars” 2K Walk-A-Thon, set to take place on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The walk-a-thon will be held on the beautiful campus of Hood Theological Seminary at 1810 Lutheran Synod Drive, Salisbury, NC. This special event invites participants from…
November 2024, St. Louis, MO.., Washington Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church, in St. Louis, MO, has a history of great music and musicians. Over the years, the Cathedral Choir, Gospel Chorus, Young Adult Choir, Children’s Choir, Inspirational Choir, Gospel Choir, and present-day Voices of Zion, have had talented and renowned accompanists. One of whom is Dr….
November 2024, New York, NY…, On September 28, 2024, the Women’s Home & Overseas Missionary Society (WH&OMS) and Stewardess Board held its 2nd Annual Candlelight Banquet honoring longevity members and four generational families of Mother A.M.E. Zion Church. I was pleasantly surprised when I learned my family, the Chappelle’s, whose church roots were planted at…
On Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 3:00 pm, the clergy, members of the 22 churches, family, and friends gathered in large numbers at the historic St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church, Wilmington, NC to demonstrate their appreciation for the servant leadership of Rev. Dr. Alexander L. Jones, Sr., Presiding Elder of the Wilmington District, Cape Fear…
Exercising our right to vote is one powerful way we can clearly articulate and consistently confirm commitment to family, church, community, and the world! Linda Sutton (WNCC Voter Registration/Education) passionately educates on the importance of voting: “In the history of this nation, there has never been an election season like we have now. There is…
WINSTON-SALEM, NC ⸻ The Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. is partnering with the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. to present the second annual Sneaker Ball fundraiser. The event takes place on October 26 at 8 p.m. at Kaleideum, 120 W. Third St., in downtown Winston-Salem. The festive…
On Sunday, October 13, 2024, Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church welcomed our new Pastor, Reverend Dr. Derrill Antonio Blue, along with his wife, Reverend Paula Blue, and children Makis and Norie. We were blessed and honored to have worshiped with us, Bishop Darryl B. Starnes, Sr., Presiding Prelate of the Piedmont Episcopal District, A.M.E. Zion…
