The book of Ruth opens with the tragedy of a woman, Naomi, that masks the bonds of sisterhood that had developed between her and her daughters-in-law, Ruth and Orpah. The Scripture gives strong …
The question as to where the Black Church is when it comes to climate justice issues is a relevant one. The politicising and polarising nature of the climate justice debate seems to have numbed many …
February 16, 2024 Charlotte, NC - Spring is almost here, but there is still much time to make an impact in 2024: volunteer. While every new year does not promise a guarantee on our resolutions, …
North Carolina Employment Agencies: The Salisbury Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) call to your attention Executive Order 93, whereas North Carolina enacted a state-wide …
In the field of earth sciences, a discussion has been raging for years around the subject of the ‘resource curse.’ ‘Resource curse’ is the phenomenon of countries with an …
“Sankofa” Looking Back to Move Forward Hustlers Die Young During the 20 years since the riots of the 1960s, it appears that little progress has been made in …
I had the pleasure of attending an early screening in my hometown of Southport, NC at Surf Cinema. Having had the privilege of appearing in the stage version of this musical twice as Sofia, I jumped …
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. These words - spoken by the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. …
To my beloved family of believers of The A.M.E. Zion Church and Esteemed Subscribers to the Star of Zion, As we stand on the threshold of a new year, I am honored to address you as the Chief …
Within the liturgical calendar, t he season of Advent is widely accepted as one of hope, love, joy , peace, and light. It is in this season, that perhaps one of the most regarded moments within the …
Every year, devout Christians embark on a theological journey,delving into the story of Jesus' birth. While the liturgical season of Advent emphasizes the hope, joy, love, and peace offered by Christ’s awaited birth, less attention is given to the contextual realities of His arrival. Within the Gospel of Luke, Mary's
Death has never been an easy topic to talk about, until now. I have learned how to live and not die. Most people do not care to talk about death, but I have great news about death. You don’t …
Martin Scorsese is easily one of the most influential filmmakers of our time and is one of the only directors these days who can garner excitement for a film when his name is attached. (The other …
Amaiya Allen is a young member of Union Oak A.M.E. Zion Church in Hope Mills, North Carolina. Amaiya lives in Virginia but spends her summers and holidays in Fayetteville, NC with her grandparents, …
A poem written expressly for BREAST CANCER AWARENESS At Kyles Temple A.M.E. Zion Church; Vallejo, and shared here to acknowledge and encourage anyone who is now or has battled cancer. …
I want to be clear in my unequivocal condemnation of Hamas’ horrific and ongoing attack against innocent Israeli civilians. The indiscriminate murder of Israeli people, the kidnapping and …
(Man In congregation thinking to himself that lately, Pastor seems to be endowed with a little more power than usual. His sermons are usually good and impactful, so it’s nothing new for him to …
I AM STILL HERE, beneath this unfamiliar, quizzical, and often non-responsive face. I AM HERE, sitting in this maze of vague and undeclared questions- questions that can only stir deep down in my …
New York, NY - This latest article in The Clergywomen in Zion series is written by Rev. Robin Woods-Barrant, Pastor of John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church in North Attleboro, MA. …
There are some illnesses that are making their presence known in the churches that African Americans attend, which we rarely name or acknowledge. One such condition …