Category: Columnists
Are We Palestinians’ Keepers?
Are We Palestinians’ Keepers? Rev. Dr. Jennifer Leath, 5th District Today, the world seems to be asking itself, “are we Palestinians’ keepers?” (i.e., should we care for Palestinian survival and the restoration… Read More »
Pain and Suffering in the Asian American Community Affects All
Pain and Suffering in the Asian American Community Affects All By Dr. James B. Ewers, Jr., Contributing Writer What does it mean to be our brother’s and sister’s keeper? Is… Read More »
Philadelphia Church Shows Love to Community
Philadelphia Church Shows Love to Community By Sister Angelena Spears, 1st Episcopal District “We have come to worship, now we depart to serve,” is part of the benediction at many churches… Read More »
Jesus Is the Answer—Part 1
Jesus Is the Answer—Part 1 By Rev. Joseph Parker The title of the well-loved classic song by Andraé Crouch is accurate. “Jesus Christ is the Answer” to the longings of the… Read More »
The Pain of Racism Through the Lens of Calvary
The Pain of Racism Through the Lens of CalvaryBy Rev. Dr. Versey Williams, Contributing Writer Navigating racism in the 21st century means Eastertide 2021 holds an even deeper significance for me…. Read More »
St. Paul in Jacksonville, FL is on “LOC!”
St. Paul in Jacksonville, FL is on “LOC!” By Dr. Brenda R. Simmons-Hutchins, 11th Episcopal While many across the country were enjoying romantic dinners on Valentine’s Day, St. Paul AME Church’s… Read More »
Roland Martin: Does the Black Church have Presence or merely Present?
Roland Martin: Does the Black Church have Presence or merely Present? By Rev. Samuel Williams, Jr. WASHINGTON, D.C. – African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC) Second District Bishop James L. Davis invited… Read More »
Holding Biden Accountable
Holding Biden AccountableBy Stephanie Pierson, Contributing Writer After a grueling election cycle and numerous attempts to challenge the legitimacy of the American electoral process, Joe Biden is in office, to the… Read More »
Now is the Time: Reengagement with the African Diaspora
Now is the Time: Reengagement with the African DiasporaDr. Levar Smith, Guest Editorial We live in unprecedented times. Framed by political and racial insensitivities, global pandemics, and economic decline, it… Read More »
Soaring Beyond Limitation
Soaring Beyond Limitation The determination of any success of an organization is measured in part by its ability to endure challenges, longevity, and be dynamic. To be dynamic is characterized by… Read More »
Bearing the Cross
Bearing the CrossRev. Renita Green, Columnist Thomas Shepherd asked the question in the great church hymn, “Must Jesus bear the cross alone while all the world goes free? No there’s… Read More »
The Bishop Sarah Francis Davis Covenant Keepers and Intercessors
THE GOOD NEWS UPDATE ARTICLE! (Part 2 of 2A) Understanding what occurred during the July 2012 49th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference for the African Methodist Episcopal Connectional Church, held… Read More »