In a heartfelt revelation during Livingstone College‘s commencement ceremony on May 3, 2025, President Dr. Anthony J. Davis disclosed his ongoing battle with stage 5 kidney failure and his urgent need for a kidney donor. Despite his health challenges, Dr. Davis has continued to lead the Salisbury, North Carolina-based HBCU, undergoing nightly dialysis treatments for…
May 1st marks National College Decision Day, a significant milestone for high school seniors across the nation. In The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, we take this moment to recognize and honor the accomplishments of students who are completing their high school journeys and preparing to take the following steps in their educational pursuits. These…
SALISBURY, NC — Livingstone College will award five associate’s degrees, 60 bachelor’s degrees and six master’s degrees during its 143rd commencement on May 3. Among the graduates will be 10 students who’ve earned summa cum laude honors with a cumulative grade point average of 3.7-4.0; three who will graduate magna cum laude with a…
On Friday, April 19, 2025, the Liberty Hill A.M.E. Zion Church hosted the Tuskegee District Annual Good Friday Service. The Presiding Prelate for the Alabama Conference is Bishop Dwayne Walker, and the Presiding Elder for the Tuskegee District is Rev. Dr Larry Robinson, Sr. The service was spiritually uplifting with a combination of children, youth,…
Hood Theological Seminary will have an Open House Meet and Greet on April 29, 2025, from 10:00 am-1:00pm. on the Salisbury, N.C. campus at 1810 Lutheran Synod Drive, 28144. This is a one day experience of Hood Theological Seminary. Please RSVP by going here: https://www.hoodseminary.edu/news/attend-the-hood-open-house-april-29-1000am If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Reginald Boyd,…
The Baccalaureate Service will take place on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Kenneth Monroe Transformation Center, 745 Saluda Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730. The event will feature Pastor Jamal Bryant as the guest speaker, offering words of inspiration and reflection. The Commencement Ceremony will follow on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM, at the same location. Clinton College is honored…
We, the members of the Board of Bishops of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, wish to express with great sadness the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 years. Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936) was the head of the Catholic Church…
NEW ORLEANS – ESSENCE Communications, the esteemed publisher of ESSENCE Magazine—America’s leading lifestyle publication dedicated to Black women since 1970, proudly announces the highly anticipated return of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® to its forever home: New Orleans. The Festival will occur from Friday, July 4th, to Sunday, July 6th, 2025. Whether…
WHO? Sierra Club’s first African American executive director, and former NAACP CEO, Benjamin “Ben” Jealous WHAT? Jealous address Livingstone College students during the Dr. Samuel E. Duncan Honors Convocation ceremony on April 16 WHEN? The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. on April 16 WHERE? Varick Auditorium on the campus of Livingstone College WHY? In his position leading the Sierra Club,…
May 1, 2025, is Senior Decision Day, a momentous occasion when high school seniors officially announce their college or career choices. As we celebrate the achievements of our young scholars, the Education Editor invites all graduating High School seniors to be featured in a special highlight recognizing their hard work, dedication, and bright futures. We…
Salisbury, NC | Livingstone College opened its first Home Depot Innovations Lounge on March 26 in the W. J. Walls Center Student Center. Livingstone President, Dr. Anthony J. Davis, welcomed students into the new space, which was the College’s former student center, outfitted with new furniture and technology, and dedicated spaces for student…
Salisbury, NC | Livingstone College‘s Department of History and Political Science will host an open-to-the-public discussion, “What’s Going On: The Impact of the Trump Administration Policies on America and Solutions”, Friday, April 11 at 6 p.m. The free event will take place in Harriet Tubman Theatre on the college’s campus. The panel discussion will be moderated…
The landscape of Winston-Salem will soon be transformed, thanks to the newly signed contract between Pastor George Banks and the Goler Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church and C2 Contractors, LLC, owned and operated by Mr. Cornelius Lamberth. With vision, fortitude, and a strong belief in the power of God, Pastor Banks and Mr. Lamberth will forge…
Bishop George Edward Battle Jr. entered eternal rest with his family at his side, on Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was 77 years old. The funeral arrangements for Bishop Battle included visitation Sunday, March 16 at Greater Gethsemane A.M.E. Zion Church in Charlotte from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., service Monday, March 17 at Livingstone College…
Attend the Preaching and Worship Institute Hood Theological Seminary and Livingstone College cordially invite you to attend the Preaching and Worship Institute, happening April 2-4, 2025, at the Livingstone College Hospitality and Culinary Arts Hotel, 530 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury, NC, 28144, US. This year’s theme is Lift Every Voice: The Transformative Power…
The HTS Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Service of Candidacy will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 10:00 am ET. This important step in the Doctor of Ministry program comes when the student has completed the required class work, and they are ready to begin work on their professional project. The service will be…
From a young child under the pastoral care of then Rev. Dr. Dennis V. Proctor (now Bishop Proctor) to an adult, Christopher Williams has lived his life by the words of wisdom imparted on him all those years ago. Bishop Proctor would often gather the children of St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church around the altar…
Salisbury, NC | In honor of Women’s History Month, Livingstone College’s Mental Health Task Force will host “Adjusting My Crown: Stories of Strength, Success & Sisterhood – A Women’s Empowerment Event” at 11 a.m. Monday, March 24, in Varick Auditorium on the college’s campus. It is free and open to the public. Speaking at the event…
We, the Board of Bishops of The A.M.E. Zion Church, acknowledge with great sorrow the passing of our colleague and former Senior Bishop, Bishop George Edward Battle, Jr., who passed away on yesterday, Sunday, March 9, 2025. Bishop Battle was elected our 84th Bishop in the line of succession at the 44th Quadrennial…
Philadelphia, PA March 03, 2025. On Saturday, March 29th from noon to 2:00PM EDT, the National Family Reunion Institute (NFRI) will host its 10th virtual workshop for Family Reunion Planners. Topics with practical tips and strategies include featured presentations on Getting to Know your Family…Past and Present; Compelling Communications and Promotions; and our Nuts and…
