Category: Features
Why religion and politics are at play in Georgia?
By Quardricos Bernard Driskell, Columnist Trump supporters descended upon the nation’s capital the second weekend of December at the March for Trump Rally, hosted by Women for America First. One… Read More »
When the Dawn Comes
When the Dawn Comes By John Thomas III, Editor Four years ago, when I penned my first December editorial, I was encouraged to share a meaningful word to lead into… Read More »
Biden and Harris won the election, but now it’s time to work.
Quardricos Driskell, Contributing Writer Election 2020 has been a very long, intense, and crazed election season. Tremendous efforts to “get out the vote” were launched into high gear; we became accustomed… Read More »
Slightly Dry?
Slightly Dry? By Rev. Sheri D. Smith Clayborn, Contributing Writer I recently purchased a plant and the tag on it read, “Please water me when my soil is slightly dry.”… Read More »
The Audacity of Hope: A Throwback
The Audacity of Hope: A Throwback By Rev. Arionne Yvette Williams, Contributing Writer I write these words just 20 days before the 2020 General Election in the United States. Though… Read More »
After the Vote, What is Next?
After the Vote, What is Next? By John Thomas, III With the November 2020 General Election weeks away, “get out the vote” efforts have launched into high gear. We are… Read More »
Virtual Worship Services Bring Mixed Blessings
Virtual Worship Services Bring Mixed Blessings By Deborah Peaks Coleman, Contributing Writer The last time that I was physically inside a church was on Sunday, March 15, 2020. On that… Read More »
The AME Breath
The AME Breath By Claire B. Crawford To inhale sorrow and tragedy and exhale justice and triumph is an act Black people know all too well. This form of breathing… Read More »
The Terrible Truth About This Time of Pandemic
The Terrible Truth About This Time of Pandemic By Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd, Contributing Writer COVID-19 has hit the world like a comet falling to earth with powerful reverberations. All over… Read More »
Repealing the Candidate Tax: Campaign Reform in the AME Church
Repealing the Candidate Tax: Campaign Reform in the AME Church By John Thomas III, Editor On June 10, the General Conference Commission of the AME Church issued a “Campaign Moratorium”. In… Read More »
It’s Above Me Now: Self-Care in the Ongoing Fight For Justice
It’s Above Me Now: Self-Care in the Ongoing Fight For Justice By Rev. Arionne Yvette Williams, Contributing Writer Psalm 131 says, “O Lord, my heart is not lifted up, my eyes… Read More »
AME Member Dr. Willis L. Lonzer Elected 36th General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Dr. Willis L. Lonzer, III is a native of Richmond, Virginia, where he attended the Henrico County Public Schools. He matriculated to Delaware State University, where he was a Charles… Read More »