The Oikos Institute for Social Impact is proud to announce being awarded a $175K grant from Trinity Church Wall Street to develop two case studies, building on the case study done on Bethel A.M.E. Church-Morristown. Bethel, pastored by Oikos co-founder and author of “Fishing Differently: Ministry Formation in the Marketplace” Rev. Dr. Sidney Williams is…
Annual Heritage and Cultural Awareness Weekend at The Rock: Celebrating the Principal of UJAMAA (Cooperative Economics) During the month of February, we focus on our “Heritage.” Under the direction of Mrs. Robin and Mr. Keith Bradford, we had a very successful Heritage Celebration. As we focus on the Kwanzaa Principal “Ujamaa” (Cooperative Economics) we strive…
Salisbury, NC, March 28, 2024 – The journey to the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) National Championship Tournament is underway for the team of scholars from Livingstone College. HCASC, America’s premier academic competition among HBCUs, annually brings together more than 325 HBCU students, coaches, presidents, and institutional representatives for a tournament that uniquely combines…
Livingstone College hosted the North Carolina Region I Meeting of Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the college’s location on Jake Alexander Boulevard. Undergraduate scholars and academic advisors from North Carolina’s HBCUs, such as Bennett College, North Carolina A&T State, St. Augustine, and Winston-Salem State universities, convened for professional…
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, a movement of family, a movement of activism. For…
Video by Caleb Leake The brisk air was filled with excitement in uptown Charlotte on Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024, as the ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of the Varick on 7th apartment building. A collaborative effort initiated six years ago by the visionary pastor of Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church, Dr. Dwayne A. Walker,…
Miami, Fla. – Highly regarded and recognized as one of the preeminent federally qualified community health care centers in the nation, the Board of Directors at Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) have selected Ryan Hawkins as their new President and Chief Executive Officer. Hawkins, who recently began his first day on the job, has…
Presiding Elder Laticia Hill Godette was the Keynote Speaker at The Bishop George J. Leake, III Endowment Scholarship Breakfast. P.E. Godette is the first woman to ever serve as a Presiding Elder in The New Jersey Annual Conference of the A.M.E. Zion Church. P.E. Godette is a 2014 Summa Cum Laude Graduate of Hood Theological…
It is imperative that we, as members of the great African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, be either hot or cold! The climate of the United States of America is one of disarray and darkness. Our communities are under attack spiritually, physically, economically, and psychologically. I am very active in the “life of the church” but…
My excitement grew as I walked into my first in-person station rehearsal, which was held at Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church and led by Minstrel Sid Oliver. My excitement continued to grow as we began learning a repertoire of music spanning times and genres. The atmosphere was charged with eagerness as vocalists embraced the assignment…
Road To General Conference Reverend Dr. Charlrean Batten Mapson is the daughter of the late Charlie Batten, Jr. and the late Anna Rean Batten. She is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, where she attended the Atlanta Public Schools. Her high school matriculation took place at Benjamin E. Mays Academy of Science and Mathematics. Upon high…
Women are a force. Do you feel it? It is the existence, the embrace, and the energy of women – it surrounds us. Can you hear it? It is the voices of women who have historically and still continually advocate for self through demanding respect, equity, and the dismantling of a patriarchy that has for…
Youth’s Responsibility to the Future Black History Month is always a good time to develop a greater appreciation for the African contributions to world culture and civilization. It offers an excellent opportunity to relish and glorify the accomplishments of our ancestors, but time should definitely be set aside to make a careful assessment of the…
Here are some great questions to ask your healthcare provider: 1. What vaccines do I need today? 2. Am I missing any vaccines? 3. Am I up-to-date on vaccines based on my age and my underlying medical health/conditions? Babies, older children, teens, and even adults need vaccines. Vaccines protect us from serious diseases that can…
Charlotte, NC – The Varick International Christian Youth Council (VICYC) proudly announces the appointment of five individuals to key positions within the organization. These appointments reflect VICYC’s commitment to fostering leadership and innovation among youth across Zion. 1. Mr. Kordell Green has been appointed to the position of Member at Large. 2. Ms. Hope Henderson…
The United States of America will co-host the 2024 International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup along with the West Indies. Yes, you read it right: the premier ‘gentleman’s game’ is coming Stateside. This is the first International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup that will take place from 1-29 June 2024. Although not as popular…
The Month of March is essential for various reasons. It’s the period in which we are one-quarter through the Calendar Year; it is the Month that ushers in the Spring Season, and it is also the time of year when we recognize Women’s History Month. However, the Month of March is also recognized as the…
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 Mrs. Rose Marie Starnes Kelly was born June 17, 1945, in York, SC, to the late Mr. Samuel and Mary Allison Starnes. She entered into eternal rest on Friday morning, February 23, 2024, at Prisma Health…
The Pastor, Reverend Thelma Gordon, and members of Jones Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in Columbia, South Carolina, joyously sponsored a 99th Birthday Celebration Drop-In for Mrs. Nadine Anderson, who gracefully turned ninety-nine years old on December 16, 2023. At the age of 99, she holds the esteemed title of being the church’s oldest member. The…
In the world of collegiate athletics, few stories captivate the imagination quite like that of Jaden Pone, a standout junior at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) from Hope Mills, NC. Jaden’s story is one of resilience, determination, and unwavering faith—a testament to the transformative power of sports and the boundless potential within each of…
