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 …
W. Mondale Robinson is a Livingstone College alumnus who has truly flung his light of wisdom since graduating in 2012. A political science major, Robinson serves as the youngest mayor of his hometown…
What do soccer, graphic design, and hip-hop have in common? I’ll tell you that in a minute. June is Black Music Month. As we head into the summer with many of our favorite …
Welcome to the 2024 NBA Finals! The excitement in the air is electric as we prepare for the most thrilling showdown in basketball. This year’s Finals bring a special kind of joy and historical…
May 17, 2024 - Recently, I had a conversation with a couple of leaders from my church. At one point, we discussed our hobbies, and I shared that I was a writer who had published a couple of …
March 22, 2012, marked my debut as a spoken word artist. The late Dr. Maurice Martinez, Professor Emeritus at UNCW, introduced me to the stage of the spring 2012 semester by inviting me to …
We all love Misty Copeland. While it is true that she is the first African American Female Principal dancer in American Ballet Theater, the first principal dancer of an American Ballet Company was …
Celebrate Father's Day with Epic-Live Events at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, Alabama. Epic-Live-Events invites families to unite and honor fathers in a spectacular celebration on June …
You can tell a lot about a person by what they wear on their feet. Shoes protect our feet, cushion our body weight, and allow us to play sports safely. There are all types of shoes: closed-toed …