What are some signs/symptoms of a heart attack or heart failure? Some people may not know they have heart disease. It may be ‘silent’. Some people may not get diagnosed until they have a heart attack, arrhythmia(palpitations) or heart failure. • Symptoms of Heart attack: Chest pain or discomfort, upper back or neck pain, indigestion,…
The Board of Bishops and the Office of the Director of Health Ministry of The A.M.E. Zion Church prioritize the health and safety of all attendees, speakers, and staff at Conferences. Illnesses and hospitalizations due to COVID-19, flu, RSV, and other respiratory infections are still occurring nationwide. To promote a safe environment for all Conference…
DENTON, TEXAS – The Denton Black Film Festival wrapped up its 10th year, topping more than 12,000 attendees and recognizing some of the nation’s top independent filmmakers. The festival also featured a gaming competition with nearly 500 attendees including Xbox, Gearbox, Epic Games, Robot Entertainment, Maverick Gaming and more. Attendees from around the nation attended 85 films,…
DURHAM, NC, January 2024 – The Oikos Institute for Social Impact is honored to be named one of the 2023 Traditioned Innovation Award winners by Leadership Education at Duke Divinity. The Oikos Institute is being recognized for assisting over 70 faith-based organizations nationwide in implementing their F.I.S.H. Capitals (Finance/Faith; Intellectual, Social, Human) and utilizing their…
Livingstone College celebrated the opening of traveling exhibit, “We Built This: Profiles of Black Architects and Builders in North Carolina,” on Thursday, February 1, 2024 in the Shipman Science Building with noted architect and politician, Harvey Gantt. As headliner of the series, Livingstone’s president Dr. Anthony J. Davis regarded Gantt as “a genius, a gentleman,…
On Monday, February 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The Great Debate featuring Hampton and Howard universities took place on the campus of Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina, in Bishop James Varick Auditorium. In Livingstone’s inaugural year of serving as host, the institution extends invitations to Middle and High Schools throughout the state to partake…
On Saturday, January 20, 2024, Miss Livingstone College Akera Barnes joined Miss North Carolina USA and Miss North Carolina Teen USA in a Raleigh community event, “Princess for a Day.” With the purpose of youth empowerment, the program was designed by Coressa Williams for girls aged 3-16 to engage in etiquette skills that promote confidence…
Salisbury, NC | To most of the nation, February is widely recognized as Black History Month, where the achievements of black excellence are remembered and celebrated throughout. This February is especially significant for Livingstone College as it commemorated its 145th Founder’s Day in honor of its founder and first president, Dr. Joseph Charles Price. During…
Sara Clarke Kaplan, Executive Director of the Antiracist Research & Policy Center at American University in Washington D.C., stated these words, “There is no American history without African American history.” Kaplan further submits that the Black experience is rooted in “everything we think of as ‘American history.’” Kaplan has a valid point. The frame of…
It’s February – American Heart Month – a time when the nation spotlights heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans. President Lyndon B. Johnson, among the millions of people in the country who’d had heart attacks, issued the first proclamation in 1964. Since then, U.S. presidents have annually declared February American Heart Month. Throughout…
Dayton, Ohio – In a transformative week of study and worship, General Secretary Rev. Dr. Elvin Sadler, along with the distinguished faculty, staff, and a cohort’s of 250 Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) students gathered at United Theological Seminary for their Spring Intensive in Dayton, Ohio. The atmosphere was charged with intellectual rigor, spiritual exploration, and…
Youth around Zion are engaging in a Black History Month initiative to promote literacy, inspire a younger generation, and increase cultural awareness of black families and communities. Program coordinator Seven-Hazel Boone stated, “This is important because teens are role models to young children. We want to celebrate being Black and encourage children to read. Readers…
This article has been recently resubmitted for digital publication on The Star of Zion platform. The Varick International Christian Youth CouncilOffice of the Connectional PresidentState of the Youth Address Raleigh, NC- To the Connectional Officers of The Varick International Christian Youth Council, to the Conference and District Delegates and Alternate Delegates, to our guests and…
During the 20 years since the riots of the 1960s, it appears that little progress has been made in the African American community. Crime is at an all-time high. Unemployment is even higher and drugs are tearing apart the soul of most neighborhoods. All of these are having an adverse effect on or black youth….
VICYC’s Executive Committee Appointment Application The 2022-2026 Executive Committee of the VICYC of the Christian Education Department – A.M.E. Zion Church is now accepting candidate applications for four (4) Members-at-Large and Treasurer, to serve in connectional youth ministry. Ideal Candidates: Must be between the ages of 15-21. Must be properly received into membership in the…
“A man without any history is like a tree without roots.” – Malcolm X Submitted by Social Media/Getty Images THE HISTORY OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH The story of Black History Month began half a century after the 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. Recognizing the dearth of information on the accomplishments of Blacks, in 1915,…
The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals is a non-profit organization that focuses on the training needs of African American meeting planners. Membership includes meeting planners across numerous businesses, such as civil rights organizations and religious and fraternal organizations. NCBMP holds an annual conference to assist with the educational advancement of its members, to enhance…
The term Gullah Geechee, refers to the descendants of Africans who were enslaved on the rice, indigo, and Sea Island cotton plantations of the lower Atlantic Coast. The Gullah Geechee culture calls to mind the Sea Islands of South Carolin and Georgia, and sweetgrass baskets. Yet the cultural legacy of the ancestors still runs warm…
The Oikos Institute of Social Impact’s (Oikos’) “Fishing Differently™ Conference 2023” was a powerful gathering ground for a diverse assembly of faith-inspired lay and clergy leaders who converged with a shared mission to delve into innovative strategies for generating enduring social impact. Spanning three days, from September 20th to 22nd, 2023, this conference stood as…
The holidays are now behind us, and if you are anything like me, you may find yourself with a little more debt than you anticipated from shopping during November and December. Vowing to do better this holiday season, I spent time reviewing my options and planning. Here are some things for you to contemplate. First,…
