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Nobody Told Us the Road Would Be Easy
By Antjuan Seawright, Columnist When President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law on August 6, 1965, the weight of disenfranchisement was removed from the chest of every… Read More »
Rights & Rituals: Black Women and Sensual Fire
by Dr. Dora Muhammad My master had the law on his side; I had a determined will. There is might in each. – Harriet Jacobs, Incidents in the Life of… Read More »
New Year, New Vision
How Greater Allen AME Church in Dayton, Ohio Is Building Senior Housing Through a Land-Lease Model On a quiet stretch of Dayton, Ohio—where older homes and longtime neighbors tell the… Read More »
Joshua: A Lesson in Leadership, Followship and Succession
By Rev. Carey A. Grady, 7th Episcopal District The book of Joshua is the sixth book of the Bible (the Christian Canon), the first book of the Historical Writings, and… Read More »
10th District YPD Goes “Battle Ready” Through Mission Outreach at Annual Youth Summit
By: Jaelyn Maladdie 10th Episcopal District The 10th District Young People’s and Children’s Division, under the leadership of Bishop Ronnie E Brailsford, Sr, and Supervisor Rev. Carolyn E. Brailsford, proudly… Read More »
The Importance of the Jesus & Me (JAM) Sessions in the Life of Young People in the 15th Episcopal District
In a time where young people face many challenges and distractions, it becomes increasingly important to create spaces where they can grow spiritually, learn about their faith, and remain connected… Read More »
LEST WE FORGET THEIR NAMES!
Honouring the Stalwarts Whose Faith and Footprints Continue to Light Our Way! By Sis Libertha Mutambo – President: 15th Episcopal District Lay Organisation How can we as Lay Organisation be… Read More »
From Boxes to Books: Making Room for Creative Callings in the Church
By Rev. Tameaka Reid Sims, 11th Episcopal District In my family, words have always mattered. For two decades, from 1976 to 1996, my uncle, the Rev. Dr. Robert H. Reid,… Read More »
Planning for Church Growth and Acting for Church Growth
By Mxolisi Henry Vilakazi, Columnist The rise of an organization is dependent on its current leadership and membership’s ability to recruit and retain new members. A church that does not… Read More »
Cross and Crest: Why Black Greeks Don’t Have to Choose Between Jesus and Their Letters
By Rev. Terrance L. Thomas, Contributing Writer If you have been following on social media, in particular Facebook, TikTok, and Threads, there’s a fresh wave of people renouncing and denouncing… Read More »
There are Conditions Worse Than Closure
By Tiffany Brockington, 4th Episcopal District Black people and our institutions are facing the most consequential, “unprecedented” conflict of our lifetime right now. We are living through increased censorship, civil… Read More »
All Roads Lead to Ebenezer Methodist Church
While many will gather throughout the day to attend services of the seven last sayings of Jesus, people from near and far will convene at Ebenezer Methodist Church to begin… Read More »