On Sunday, April 14, 2024, a great celebration that had been planned to celebrate Rev. Dr. Dwayne A. Walker came to a successful conclusion at Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church in Charlotte, NC, where he has served as pastor for 19 years. After having led congregations in Detroit, MI, and Indianapolis, IN, where in…
Memphis, TN – Pink Noire Beauty Supply & Cosmetics, owned and led by Chasity Monroe, will proudly commemorate its second anniversary on Saturday April 20th with a daylong beauty celebration and the public release of its new braid and loc gel. Pink Noire Beauty & Cosmetics heavily emphasizes a luxury beauty experience focused specifically on…
Day two began with a cavalcade of purple as the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Board of Bishops processed in for the morning service. After the opening hymn and reading of scriptures, The President of the Board of Bishops, Bishop George Crenshaw, delivered a soul-stirring prayer. The denominational choir then ignited our souls under the…
Salisbury, NC—Livingstone College is delighted to announce that Maurice L. Coleman, the Tax Credit Syndication and Investment Executive at Bank of America, has been selected to deliver the keynote address at the 2024 Commencement exercises. The ceremony will take place on May 4 at 9:00 a.m. in Varick Auditorium. Mr. Coleman is a distinguished executive…
Livingstone College has emerged victorious in the prestigious Home Depot Retool Your School competition, securing the coveted Innovation Lounge Grant. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the innovative spirit and unwavering dedication of the college community toward creating a vibrant and dynamic learning environment. The Home Depot Retool Your School competition, known for its…
In a troubling incident highlighting ongoing issues of discrimination and bias in schools, a Texas student, Darryl Georg, has been suspended due to his hairstyle. This case sheds light on the pervasive nature of racial stereotyping and the urgent need for greater awareness and sensitivity in educational institutions. Darryl Georg, a black student attending a…
White Plains, NY…, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that construction has begun on a $40 Million affordable housing development for seniors in White Plains. Mt. Hope Plaza will include 56 affordable apartments, including 20 for those needing supportive services. The development is the result of a partnership with the Mt. Hope A.M.E Zion…
On April 13, 2024, the Northeastern Episcopal District celebrated the retirement of Bishop Dennis Vernon Proctor, the 97th Bishop in the line of succession. The program opened with a Call to Order by Rev. Dr. Stephen Pogue, Pastor of Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church. Hundreds of Zionites stood and applauded as Bishop Proctor and Mrs….
The 113th session of the Michigan Annual Conference convened at the Sheraton Airport Grand Rapids Hotel from June 21 – 24, 2023. Bishop Michael A. Frencher, Sr. presided and Bishop George W.C. Walker, Jr., (retired) assisted. The conference also welcomed Mrs. Gelenia A. Frencher and Mrs. Geraldine J. Walker, Missionary Supervisors. The conference began with…
The Palmetto Conference Christian Education Department, led by Conference Director Ms. Ashley Melton, encouraged the members to ‘See the Future Now” through innovative presentations facilitated by some of Zion’s leading Christian Educators at Jones Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in Columbia, South Carolina. Preceding the workshop sessions, the spirit of the Lord was ushered in by…
Sister Curlia Troy was a living testimony of God’s promises. In the early hours of March 11, 2024, God called her, and she quietly transitioned from life into eternal life at her home in Leland, North Carolina, at the age of 107 years. She was the oldest member of the Eastern North Carolina Episcopal District…
Humbled by God’s grace, greetings to each of you in the majesty of His power and the beauty of His might, for I am keenly aware that it has only been by those traits of the Master that has granted me this opportunity to travel safely and stand before you, the servants of our God. …
Jon Batiste is touring across North America this year. Have you seen him perform live? If not, book your concert ticket to his Uneasy tour in a city near you. This past March, Jon delivered an electrifying performance at The Fillmore Charlotte, playing many of my favorite tunes, from “Freedom” to “I Feel Good,” and…
The Board of Bishops and International Ministers and Lay Association (IMLA) meetings held February 20-23, 2024, at the Kenneth Monroe Transformation Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina, was a cornucopia of movement. It was not just a movement of physical activity but a movement of faith, family, and activism. For this writer, it was a…
Greensboro, N.C., April 19, 2024 – Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) announced today the opening of the Merck Biotechnology Learning Center at Gateway Research Park in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Merck Biotechnology Learning Center is a 4,025-square-foot…
The Oikos Institute for Social Impact (Oikos) is proud to announce its receipt of a $282,000 three-year capacity general operations grant from the Wayfarer Foundation! The Wayfarer Foundation was established in 2021 by Steve Sarowitz, Philanthropist, Founder, and Chairman of Paylocity (Nasdaq: PCTY), Director of Payescape, and partner in Wayfarer Studios. It operates as a…
On March 7th & 8th 2024, the 82nd Anniversary of the first graduating class of the Tuskegee Airmen aviation pilot cadets was commemorated in both houses of the Alabama State Legislature. Amelia A. Montgomery, widow of Tuskegee Airman Dabney N. Montgomery and lifelong member of Mother A.M.E. Zion Church shared her thoughts and comments on…
On February 22, 2024, a Promotion Ceremony was held in honor of Colonel Peggy Ratliff McManus to Brigadier General at the Pentagon, Washington, DC. BG McManus is a native of Morven, North Carolina, and a member of the Galilee A.M.E. Zion Church in the Rockingham District of the West Central NC Conference, Piedmont Episcopal District….
The Northeastern Episcopal District of the A.M.E. Zion Church gathered on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, NY, to celebrate our Bishop, The Right Rev. Dr. Dennis V. Proctor. Over 720 members were present for this auspicious occasion. The decorations were elegant and fashioned for a king. Bishop…
Each May, the world pauses to celebrate our mothers, motherhood, and maternal bonds. First celebrated in the early 1900s, Mother’s Day was designed to honor and acknowledge the many sacrifices that mothers made for their children and families. Like many other holidays, the growth of business and industry in this country has led to increased…
