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YPDer Alejandra Rain Jiménez Makes History for Dominican Republic in Figure Skating
Alejandra Rain Jiménez (age 12) has become a trailblazer for the Dominican Republic. She made history as the nation’s first figure skater to compete in the 2nd Latin American Regional… Read More »
Rights and Rituals: Black Women & Voicing the Visibility of Violence
By Dora Muhammad “And so, lifting as we climb, onward and upward we go, struggling and striving, and hoping that the buds and blossoms of our desires will burst into… Read More »
I’m With H.E.R.
By Jacob Cuthbert III, 11th Episcopal District Here we are on the eve of what has been deemed the most consequential election of our lifetime. We are being asked to… Read More »
UNDECIDED VOTERS IN GEORGIA, THE NATION LOOKS TO YOU
By Rev. Kevin Taylor, 1st Episcopal District Dear voters who are undecided about how to vote or whether to vote at all: Only days remain for you to decide which… Read More »
Is Donald Trump A Friend To African American Males? Come On Man!
By James B. Ewers, Jr. Ed.D., Senior Columnist This is a question that is so ridiculous for even asking. We know the answer is a resounding no. What could the… Read More »
Rev. Dr. Emilygail Dill Elected to the House of Assembly of Bermuda
On October 4, 2024, the Rev. Dr. Emily Gail Dill was elected to the Bermuda House of Assembly to represent Constituency 36 (Sandys North). The incumbent resigned in August, leaving… Read More »
AME Church Adopts Resolution in Support of Eliminating Flavored Cigarettes
Rev. Ritney A. Castine, 1st Episcopal District During its 52nd Quadrennial Convention, the African Methodist Episcopal Church affirmed its support for the health and welfare of its members by passing… Read More »
Newly elected bishops hopeful about the future AME Church
Six new bishops were selected Aug. 26 at the African Methodist Episcopal Church’s 52nd Quadrennial session of the General Conference.. The Revs. Erika D. Crawford (Mt. Zion AME, Dover, DE.),… Read More »
Business Session 10
By Dr. Aaron Treadwell, Contributing Writer Session 10 opens with Bishop Silvester S. Beaman, Presiding Substitute Motion on Floor: Church Annuity Matching Bishops Retirement Costs It was moved to amend… Read More »
Report from the Elections
By Rev. Justin Nick, Assistant News Editor On Monday, August 26, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., the order of the day for the 52nd session of the General Conference. The room… Read More »
The Urgent Call for Campaign Reform in the AME Church
Rev. Henry E. Green, III, 11th Episcopal District In a pivotal moment for the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, delegates have gathered for the 52nd quadrennial session of the general… Read More »
Response from AMEs for Justice and Accountability to the Settlement Agreement announced at the General Conference
By Rev. J. Edgar Boyd, 5th Episcopal District In a resolution passed on Saturday, the General Conference called for a comprehensive proposal to make the “Legacy Plan” annuity participants whole…. Read More »