On Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 6:00pm, the Hood Theological Seminary National Alumni Association held its annual 1885 Society Dinner at the Aymer Center on the campus Of Hood Theological …
Black viewers looking to see themselves reflected in original Christmas films will have plenty to choose from in December as cable networks and streaming services such as OWN, BET+ and Lifetime offer …
As a kid, I wanted to be a dancer like Lola Falana. If you don’t know Lola Falana, then you don’t know Sassy, and you don’t know Cutsey, and you don’t know Demure because she …
The A.M.E. Zion Church has always been known as the Freedom Church because it has been on the cutting edge of social justice, and voting is a major part of what we do.
It's the most wonderful time of the year… Until it's not. For many, the upcoming holiday season is a gaping reminder of the hole in your life because someone you love has crossed over into …
With that commitment in mind, I’m overjoyed to announce the launch of our latest communications tool: the NEW A.M.E. Zion Website! That's right—on TODAY, October 1, 2024, we’ll be...
As promised in an article in last October’s issue entitled “The 48-Hour Film Project” (page 20), we are not going to leave you hanging. Here is the follow-up to the article…
There is a saying that you should not judge someone until you walk a mile in their shoes. Every person has a story, and so do the shoes they wear. If you’ve seen me at any Zion gathering, then…
On August 24th, I attended the Stronger Churches Conference held at Hood Theological Seminary in Salisbury, NC. I participated in the conference for two reasons to cover it. For the Star of Zion…
“They Not Like Us”: What I Learned from Watching the BET Awards. Entertainment_arts@StarofZion.org It was the Kendrick / Drake Beef that brought me back to Hip-Hop. I remembered the …
Find Your Photo/s. Right Click. Save Image. Enjoy your complimentary headshot. Courtesy of Mr. Darin Kent, Editor in Chief, The Star of Zion
There are many reasons I like calling North Carolina home. One is my hometown. Nestled at the mouth of the Cape Fear River is a picturesque little fishing village called Southport. This is the place…
Greetings Zion, We are excited to announce the Live Recording of First Lady Nicole McLauchlin, wife of the Rev. Dr. Brandon D. McLauchlin in March of 2025. This endeavor aligns impeccably with …
An NPR (National Public Radio) Tiny Desk Concert is a huge deal! So is a Grammy Nomination. LaKecia Benjamin has three nominations and a Tiny Desk Concert. She is also one of the few women leading …
Meet Reverend Dierdre’ R. Parker, editor of Entertainment & The Arts at The Star of Zion . A masterful wordsmith and award-winning spoken word artist, Dierdre’—also known as …
Maybe you’ve seen him as the charismatic host of Star of Zion’s StarCast. Perhaps you saw him as the host of Zion’s Got Talent. Maybe you’ve seen him as a pastor, mentor, or …
