Category: News
Black History: More than a 28-day Celebration
By Rev. Tamara O. Kersey, Contributing Writer There is a great change in the atmosphere when White folks want to partner with you, your community, and your church in order… Read More »
When a Pastor Shows Up at a Black Lives Matter Protest
By Rev. Mark Whitlock, 5th Episcopal District I posted a question on Facebook at the beginning of 2018. It asked, “Whatever happened to Black Lives Matter?” The question wasn’t prompted… Read More »
Zambian President Edgar Lungu Gives Kitwe Church K15,000
The AME Church in Kitwe’s Buchi Township has received K15,000 (USD 1580) under the Presidential Empowerment Initiative Fund (PEIF) for disbursement to women aimed at boosting their business activities. The… Read More »
Christianity and Race in the US: What is the Legacy of Billy Graham?
Christianity and Race in the US: What is the Legacy of Billy Graham? By Bishop Frank Madison Reid, III, Ecumenical Officer Billy Graham died on February 21, 2018, during the… Read More »
It’s time to Rethink Fellowship in this “Black Panther” Moment
It’s time to Rethink Fellowship in this “Black Panther” Moment By Jenn M. Jackson In my early twenties, when I was a newlywed and starting a family, I felt pressure… Read More »
Black Consciousness in Brazil
Black Consciousness When November rolls around in Brazil, Afro-Brazilians know what time it is. It’s Black Consciousness Month. During this month, debates, lectures, awards ceremonies, and festivals fill the calendars… Read More »
When Pastors Cry
When Pastors Cry By Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd, Contributing Writer 1 Samuel 30:3-4 says, “When David and his men came to the city, they found it burned down, and their… Read More »
A Lamentation for Black Women
Rev. Shakira Sanchez Collins, MD, Editorial A lament is a powerful spiritual practice outlined in the scriptures to express suffering and grief in hopes to petition God to intervene in… Read More »
Trump, History, and Immigrants of Color: Why I Didn’t Get Angry at 45
By Chuck Hobbs, Columnist In case you missed it, on January 11, 2018, the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, asked during a meeting about immigration reform why… Read More »
“Hope-Shout” Thanksgiving Service
By Lura Davis, 13th Episcopal District Anticipating Thanksgiving Day can leave a person with many questions. Who will host the meal? What foods will be served? How many people can… Read More »
Bishop Paul J. M. Kawimbe found “Not Guilty” on All Counts in Church Trial
Bishop Paul J. M. Kawimbe found “Not Guilty” on All Counts in Church Trial In a trial convened according to the judicial procedures of the African Methodist Episcopal Church,… Read More »
AME Member Sworn in as Mayor of Tacoma, Washington
On January 2, 2018, Victoria Woodards was sworn in as the mayor of Tacoma—the third largest city in Washington state. She was elected on November 7, 2017, with 54 percent… Read More »