Category: Frontpage
From the Old School: Critical Race Theory Education as a Practice of Freedom
By D’Weston Haywood, PhD., Columnist From the Old School: Critical Race Theory & Education as a Practice of Freedom By D’Weston Haywood, PhD., Columnist Glenn Youngkin’s recent victory in Virginia’s… Read More »
“Take Thou Authority”: Reflections on my ordination as an itinerant elder
Jazmine Brooks, News Editor “Take Thou Authority”: Reflections on my ordination as an itinerant elder Jazmine Brooks, News Editor My most formative years were spent in a high-spirited Black church… Read More »
Doing Church Differently
Reverend Gilbert A. Ruffin Jr. and Reverend James C. Turner, Jr, 2nd Episcopal District Doing Church Differently Reverend Gilbert A. Ruffin Jr. and Reverend James C. Turner, Jr, 2nd Episcopal District We… Read More »
Twin Pastors Make History in the AME Church
Rev. Shakira Sanchez-Collins, Columnist Twin Pastors Make History in the AME Church Rev. Shakira Sanchez-Collins, Columnist Twin sisters, the Rev. Alethea Scott-Winston and the Rev. Dr. Alesia S. Ford Burse, are… Read More »
Channeling Martha and Mary
Dr. Jennifer Sims, Contributing Writer Channeling Martha and Mary Dr. Jennifer Sims, Contributing Writer When I heard the story of Martha and Mary as a child, I took away the… Read More »
The Truth is Light
The Truth is Light By The Reverend Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Senior Columnist Based on Biblical Text: Matthew 10:31 (NRSV): “Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many… Read More »
The Deep Impact of AME Roots: Dr. Sidney McPhee’s Story
By Dr. Aaron Treadwell, 13th Episcopal District The Deep Impact of AME Roots: Dr. Sidney McPhee’s Story According to African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church scholar Sharon J. Grant, Allenite missionaries… Read More »
AME Member Elected as President of the National Association of Parliamentarians
AME Member Elected as President of the National Association of Parliamentarians In the 43rd Biennial Session of the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) held virtually from September 8-11, 2021, Ms. Wanda M. Sims was elected… Read More »
That’s Love?
Jarena Hooper That’s Love? Jarena Hooper Just after Jesus dismisses Judas from the table, Jesus issues the new commandment: “Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should… Read More »
Do you have the Word of God inside you?
By Dr. Michael C. Carson, Columnist Gatorade introduced the slogan “Win from within,” calling for one’s inner drive to be the best there is. The question asked was, “Is it… Read More »
The Ninth Episcopal District Provides Food to Residents of Jefferson County
By E. Ann Clemons, 9th Episcopal District “Since there will never cease to be some in need on the earth, I, therefore, command you, “Open your hand to the poor and… Read More »
Wilberforce University is Lifted From Accreditation Probation
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the agency that accredits degree granting colleges and universities, has removed the sanction of Probation for Wilberforce University. The Commission took this action based on… Read More »