Recently, I crossed paths with a college student who is an aspiring humanitarian. Our conversation focused on the state of the world, hopes for the future, the use of self in conflict management, and how care of self interfaces with calling. During our time together, she pondered and processed, “How do I take it all…
Miami, FL – During Women’s History Month, as we honor and celebrate the outstanding achievements made by women around the country, the Thrivin’ in Color podcast welcomed Pamela Bakewell, Chief Advisor to the Chairman of The Bakewell Company & Bakewell Media, for an inspirational discussion on her journey to being a trailblazing leader and businesswoman. …
But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go, I will go, and where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people, and your God my God. Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal…
On Sunday, February 4, 2024, twelve members of the Little Rock AME Zion Church, Charlotte, NC, each received a check for two hundred dollars for their continuing education at various accredited institutions of higher learning. The CD Rippy Scholarship was established by the pastor, Dr. Dwayne A. Walker, upon his arrival at Little Rock as…
Salisbury, NC | Livingstone College is pleased to announce that it will host West Charlotte High School’s (WCHS) Culinary Arts Program on its campus on March 14. During the visit, WCHS students will tour the campus, attend a presentation with the college’s culinary arts department, and view Livingstone’s state-of-the-art culinary arts facilities. They will also…
The Columbus Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church was transformed into the likes of a Broadway theatre for the North Charlotte District Lay Council Annual Seasoned Saints Program! Rev. Jarma R. Chisholm, the host pastor, and the congregation provided a welcoming environment for participants and the congregations of the churches of the North Charlotte District, as well…
The Honors Program of Livingstone College hosted its annual collaborative academic honors induction ceremony on Friday, February 16, in Little Tubman Theatre, during the holistic hour, 11:00 a.m. Assembled included Livingstone College students who were members and inductees of Alpha Kappa Mu representing the top 10% of juniors and seniors and Alpha Lamba Delta for…
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Cancer Grand Challenges, a global research funding initiative co-founded by Cancer Research UK and the National Cancer Institute, today announces funding for five new global research teams to take on some of the toughest cancer challenges. Team SAMBAI, led by Melissa Davis, Ph.D., Director of the Institute of Translational Genomic Medicine, Morehouse…
February 16, 2024 Charlotte, NC – Spring is almost here, but there is still much time to make an impact in 2024: volunteer. While every new year does not promise a guarantee on our resolutions, volunteering to impact your community produces lifelong benefits. In the past two years, I joined great outreach organizations such as…
“Livingstone College is committed to ensuring each of our students have the capacity to compete and contribute in a global context with confidence and competence. You, my friends, are the epitome of this vision statement. You have made an impact in your corners of the world that is notable and worthy of celebration”” President Anthony…
Black love is revolutionary. When you look back on our history as Black people, everything was done to keep Black love from happening. During the institution of slavery, families were torn apart due to the killings of mothers and fathers, and families were separated over and over again. Our ancestors paved the way for us…
It was a blessing to meet an NC Supreme Court Justice. I spoke with him privately and am inspired by his courage and his journey. I am ready to cast my vote.” Velson Seide, Student Livingstone College hosted the campus African American Read-In on Tuesday, February 20, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Little…
The question as to where the Black Church is when it comes to climate justice issues is a relevant one. The politicizing and polarising nature of the climate justice debate seems to have numbed many Christians and churches. The Black Church, in the past, mobilized a ‘hermeneutic of freedom’ that motivated and mobilized the African…
I don’t feel like I am one hundred years old; I just feel like Posey Johnson.” How do you say Happy Birthday to a living legend? A woman of God who has lived through the administrations of 16 US presidents and 68 A.M.E. Zion bishops; who has served her church in every lay capacity on…
ZION’S CENTENARIAN COTERIE is a new and exciting STAR OF ZION Spotlight feature. Celebrating our centenarians is an idea whose time has come and is long overdue. It has been created because of conversations I’ve had with other Zionites requesting that the STAR OF ZION acknowledge members of their congregation who are 100-plus years young….
On Saturday, January 13, 2024, the North Charlotte District Supply Department and the Youth Missionary Society convened at Little Rock AME Zion Church, Dr. Dwayne A. Walker, Pastor. Beginning at 8:30 AM, the District Supply Department Prayer Breakfast was held in the fellowship hall. Each local church had been asked to collect and bring personal…
In recognition of Women’s History Month in March, I sought to explore the pursuit of financial freedom strictly from a woman’s perspective. I quickly discovered that the path to financial freedom for women began with a long fight for financial and civil rights; for women’s financial freedom women has been blocked by the government and…
March 2024 New York, NY… It has often been stated that the African American story should not be confined to 28 days (or 29 days in a leap year) in February, the designated Black History Month. the same is true — and perhaps even more so — of March being officially designated as Women’s History…
Women have always played a vital role in shaping history, yet their accomplishments are frequently overlooked or erased. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we honor the courageous and brilliant women who have propelled our society toward a more equal union, especially in the realm of sports. As your new Sports Editor, it feels fitting…
The 46th Annual Dr. Cameron W. Jackson Awards Recognition Program took place on February 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Kenneth Monroe Transformation Center. It was an ornately decorated affair that paid homage to those who served. In the words of Sarah Kinard, Mistress of Ceremonies, “In the bustling rhythm of our daily lives,…
