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Bishop Seawright Preaches for 135th Anniversary of St. John, Huntsville
Bishop Seawright Preaches for 135th Anniversary of St. John, Huntsville By Bridget J. Floyd, Ninth Episcopal District A special worship service was held on Sunday, March 15 that marked the celebration of… Read More »
A Testimony of Coping with the Confluence of Cancer, Chemo, and COVID-19
A Testimony of Coping with the Confluence of Cancer, Chemo, and COVID-19 By Rev. Dr. Letitia Williams Watford I am a stage 3 cancer survivor. Although I am presently on… Read More »
The Tales of Freedom
The Tales of Freedom By Quardricos Driskell, Columnist No single crisis in recent American history has so abruptly magnified the country’s racial disparities andinequities as the coronavirus. From health to economics,… Read More »
Reaching the Masses: What Our New Normal Has Showcased
Reaching the Masses: What Our New Normal Has Showcased By Vanessa Anderson, 5th Episcopal District The effect of COVID-19 has been felt across the globe in both religious and secular settings…. Read More »
Life Can Emerge from the Stench
Life Can Emerge from the Stench Spices are used on the body of the dead. However, what do you do with your spices when there is not a body upon… Read More »
Changes Have Occurred Since the Civil Rights Movement
Changes Have Occurred Since the Civil Rights Movement By Dr. James B. Ewers, Jr., Columnist Racial segregation is a part of my past. I came of age in the time… Read More »
The Truth is the Light
The Truth is the Light By Rev. Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Senior Columnist According to Luke 24:32, “They said to each other, ‘Were not our hearts burning within us… Read More »
An Afternoon of Accolades for a Deserving Servant
An Afternoon of Accolades for a Deserving Servant By Sisters Annie B. Allen and Hattie Portis-Jones On February 23, 2020, St. John AME Church Lay Organization of the Atlanta South… Read More »
FAME-Athens Celebrates Black History Month
FAME-Athens Celebrates Black History Month First AME Church in Athens, Georgia, had a great time celebrating Black History Month with our members and community. On January 24, FAME-Athens was proud… Read More »
Kiratiana’s Guide to Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival
Kiratiana’s Guide to Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival By Kiratiana Freelon, Contributing Writer I’ve been living in Brazil for five years; and every year about 45 days before Easter, I always… Read More »
Grief and Gratitude During the COVID-19 Crisis
Grief and Gratitude During the COVID-19 Crisis By Rev. Ann Champion Shaw, 5th Episcopal District On Sunday, March 8, 2020, Bethel AME Church in San Francisco, celebrated its 168th Church Anniversary. The… Read More »
Certainty in the Resurrection of Christ
Certainty in the Resurrection of Christ By Rev. Dr. Versey Althea Williams, Contributing Writer Easter or Resurrection Sunday is usually a time of gathering, celebrating, and commemorating the resurrection of… Read More »