Recent studies indicate that children who watch a lot of television are more likely to have problems adjusting to society. They are also likely to exhibit characteristics of extremely high levels of socially aggressive behavior. The influence of television on the lives of African American children is much greater than ever anticipated. While a great…
In recognition of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in June, the Alzheimer’s Association in North Carolina educating all about the benefits of brain health. While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s, we know more than ever about brain health, risk reduction and ways to live well with the disease. Today, there are nearly 7…
This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association in North Carolina is encouraging all Americans to take charge of their brain health. Today, there are nearly 7 million people aged 65 and older in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, including more than 210,000 in North Carolina. The lifetime risk for…
Atlanta, GA – Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated is proud to announce that it will host its 84th Conclave in Tampa, Florida, from June 27 to July 2. This highly anticipated event will bring together thousands of fraternity members, dignitaries, celebrities, and community leaders for a time of fellowship, development, and community service with a…
The summertime gives many educational institutions around the nation a much-needed break from the academic school year; however, considering the importance of the upcoming presidential election, the Office of Student Affairs at Livingstone College is working through the time. On Thursday, May 30th the team assembled by associate vice president for student affairs Terri Stevenson,…
Ours is not the struggle of one day, one week, or one year. Ours is not the struggle of one judicial appointment or presidential term. Ours is the struggle of a lifetime, or maybe even many lifetimes, and each one of us in every generation must do our part.” Rep. John Lewis “The way to…
Yonkers, NY – June 2024 …, The trajectory of the presiding elders’ spiritual journey in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church began when he was a child. He faithfully and dutifully adhered to the path which was set before him. “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he…
What do soccer, graphic design, and hip-hop have in common? I’ll tell you that in a minute. June is Black Music Month. As we head into the summer with many of our favorite artists releasing new music, this writer is curious to see which song will go down in history as the sound of…
Welcome to the 2024 NBA Finals! The excitement in the air is electric as we prepare for the most thrilling showdown in basketball. This year’s Finals bring a special kind of joy and historical significance, featuring two Black head coaches: Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks and Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics. These remarkable…
Come to know what is in front of you, and that which is hidden from you will become clear to you. For there is nothing hidden that will not become manifest.” Jesus Indian Christians are on their knees, praying for a change in the nation’s political direction. Christianity is India’s second largest minority religion after Islam…
SCOTLAND A.M.E. ZION, POTOMAC, MD. — In July of 2019, the historic Scotland A.M.E. Zion Church watched the foundation and walls of their church collapse after a devastating once-in-a-lifetime flood hit the Washington-Maryland-Virginia corridor. Without a worship site but a newfound faith, Bishop W. Darin Moore, Presiding Prelate of the Mid-Atlantic Episcopal District, appointed the…
Rev. Dr. Michael E. Ellis, department chair for Religious Studies, is retiring from Livingstone College. Ellis has served Livingstone for 15 years as a leader, mentor, and academician. A tenured professor, Dr. Ellis leaves the academy with multiple publications including his most recent text, A Royal Pulpit: Fifty Years of Preaching in the Classic Tradition….
I am a proud pastor in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and love the concept of holy conferencing when we meet yearly at annual conferences to give an account of our stewardship. Holy conferencing is a sacred practice in the church that allows pastors and church leaders to come together to share their experiences,…
CENTENARIAN [sen te narian] (noun) a person who is 100 years old or older.COTERIE [code da re] (noun) is an intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose. ZION’S CENTENARIAN COTERIE is a new and exciting STAR OF ZION Spotlight feature. Celebrating our centenarians is an idea whose time…
Mr. Aaron Nance, an esteemed Assistant Professor and Division Chair of Education at Clinton College, recently had the honor of delivering a TED Talk on a topic of critical importance: “Post-Realistic Structures Impact on Marginalized Youth.” This compelling presentation sheds light on the challenges faced by marginalized youth in navigating post-realistic societal structures and offers…
Presiding Elder Dr. Wardell Henderson called the North Charlotte District clergy and laity to meet at the Union Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church in Cornelius, NC early afternoon on April 19-20, 2024. The spring weather was surpassed only by the beautiful setting and gracious hospitality of the Union Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church pastor, Dr. Anthony Davis,…
New York, NY…, On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, a/k/a “The Freedom Church,” lived up its name and opened its doors to the Black Grad 24K Golden Class of Columbia University* for their commencement service. Over the last several weeks, students at Columbia University (and across the nation) have been…
The 114th Session of the Greensboro District Conference convened on April 25, 2024, at Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Asheboro, NC where Pastor Reverend Dr. Tracii Miller and congregation served as hosts. Dr. Michael E. Ellis is the Presiding Elder of the Greensboro District, West Central North Carolina Conference. Following registration and a spirit-filled devotion,…
“And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray…. And he went up unto them into the ship, and the wind ceased: and…
As the weather begins to warm up, thoughts of spending leisure time away from home frolicking with loved ones quickly begin to flood our minds and worry our spirits. Especially if we failed to begin our vacation planning months ago. Most people start planning their dream summer vacation during the winter months when demand for…
