Category: News

Reflections on Vice President Kamala Harris’ 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Speech

By Chuck Hobbs, Columnist I was honored to “be in that number” on behalf of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice yesterday as Vice-President Kamala Harris commemorated the 50th anniversary… Read More »

Rev. Dr. Gertie L. Hurley and Love AME Church Recognized for Health Education in the Community

Rev. Dr. Gertie L. Hurley and Love AME Church Recognized for Health Education in the Community The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) recently honored the Rev. Dr. Gertie L. Hurley,… Read More »

Emotions During the Holidays

Emotions during the Holidays Dr. Jennifer Sims, Contributing Writer My first job was as a part-time seasonal sales associate in the Christmas Shop of a department store. I sold store… Read More »

The Holiday Season Is Here. Let’s Try To Find Some Joy And Peace

The Holiday Season Is Here. Let’s Try To Find Some Joy And Peace. By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. We have just celebrated Thanksgiving with our family and friends. It… Read More »

Deaconess Opal Lee, the “Grandmother” of Juneteenth

Deaconess Opal Lee, the “Grandmother” of Juneteenth Visits St. John AME Church     Barbara Johnson, Ninth Episcopal District   The Joy of Juneteenth Sunday, August 28, 2022, was Deaconess… Read More »

Rev. Delman Howard Retires

We congratulate the Rev. Delman Howard on his retirement from pastoral duties from the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. He has served as an Itinerate Elder in the AME for… Read More »

Justin Powell & Adoration Debut

On October 20, 2018, Rev. Justin Powell recorded his first full length project entitled “The Evolution” with his awesome singing group Adoration, affectionately known as “JPA”.  Justin Powell & Adoration debuted… Read More »

Philadelphia-Area Pastor Is Recognized for Her Work in the Community

Philadelphia-Area Pastor Is Recognized for Her Work in the Community By Sister Angelena Spears Philadelphia Conference Reporter It’s hard to believe that the Rev. Carolyn Cavaness is just 39 years… Read More »

Student Loan Forgiveness, Black Debt, and the M.Div Degree

Student Loan Forgiveness, Black Debt, and the M.Div Degree Dr. Aaron Treadwell, Contributing Writer On August 24, 2022, President Joe Biden announced a three-part student loan relief program in an… Read More »

Rev. Dr. Stephanie N. Taylor, MD Appointed as Interim Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Institutional Affairs and NIH Advisory Council

Rev. Dr. Stephanie N. Taylor, MD Appointed as Interim Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Institutional Affairs and NIH Advisory Council   Rev. Stephanie N. Taylor, MD, the Administrative Pastor… Read More »

Character and Consistency 

Character and Consistency  Dr. Byron Washington, Columnist Soon Daniel distinguished himself above the other administrators and satraps because an excellent spirit was in him, and the king planned to appoint… Read More »

The Bishop Sarah Francis Davis Covenant Keepers and Intercessors (The BSFDCK and I)

Article two of two by Evangelist Dr. Val Eloby-Slade “STILL  GOOD  NEWS!” The Bishop Sarah Francis Davis Covenant Keepers and Intercessors (BSFDCK and I) has led the African Methodist Episcopal Church’s Annual… Read More »