Category: Features
Reflecting on the 1965 Voting Rights Act
Reflecting on the 1965 Voting Rights Act Adam J. Richardson, Jr., 115 Senior Bishop, Retired Today marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act, signed by… Read More »
Reinvigorating Social Action in the AME Church
By John Thomas III, Ph.D., Editor A few weeks ago, while catching up on emails, I noticed a request from Bishop James L. Davis to participate in a letter-writing campaign…. Read More »
If Democrats Don’t Take Back the House in 2026, America Should Be Alarmed
By Quardricos B. Driskell, Columnist As we approach the 2026 midterm elections and the start of the 119th Congress, Americans must confront a sobering reality: if Democrats fail to regain control… Read More »
President Trump’s Budget cuts
President Trump’s Budget cuts on education are far reaching and will have a devastating affect on American Higher Education and the growth and development of future generations. Many are focused… Read More »
Need to empower Youths in church leadership for growth amid modernisation in Districts 14-20
The AME Church ever since its establishment in 1816, has historically represented resilience, empowerment, and social justice, particularly for African American communities. Its expansion into Africa has similarly fostered spiritual… Read More »
Statement on the Unjust Actions of the President, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security, and the Border Czar
We, the clergy, officers, and members of Owen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Alamogordo, New Mexico, rise with holy boldness to condemn the inhumane and unjust actions taken by… Read More »
Reflection in A Quiet Place
By Dr. John Wm. Roberts, Ed.D., Contributing Writer Reflection is a natural phenomenon. The music of the church has always been a vehicle for my reflection. As I march toward… Read More »
Active Anticipation
By Rev. Dr. Ken Poindexter, Contributing Writer The United States of America is moving toward 250 years of existence on July 4, 2026. Over the time of its ‘official’ existence… Read More »
AME Millennial Lands Interview with Space Crew Member
Antoné V, Chambers, a 29-year-old member of Union Chapel AME Church in Newark, New Jersey (First District), had the opportunity to interview Aisha Bowe. Aisha is one of the six… Read More »
The Awesome and Amazing North Orlando District Listening Tour
By Rev. Terence Gray and Mr. Daniel Smart, 11th Episcopal District There are moments in time when words fail to capture the depth and impact of events filled with transformative… Read More »
Reflections on Clayborn Temple
By Presiding Elder Darrell K. Scott, 13th Episcopal District The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, founded in 1816 by Richard Allen, has a rich history of social justice and advocacy… Read More »
They Not Like Us: Reflections from the Atlanta North Georgia Conference YPD Annual Day
By Gabriel Cloud, 6th Episcopal District “The time is now 9:30 AM, and I call this meeting to order!” declared President Jazzmine Williams as she proficiently launched the ANGC YPD… Read More »