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The Black Church and Africentric Celebrations

The evolution of the Black Church in the African Diaspora is seldom perceived as a cultural critique of Eurocentric theological thought and practices.  In the fields of education, literature and …

Struggle for the Soul of Palestine

There is no justification for the slaughter of one thousand four hundred Israelis and the kidnapping of two hundred innocent people from Israel by Hamas fighters on October 7, 2023.  …

Silent Suffering: The Untold Struggles of Christians in India

Introduction: Whispers in the Wind:  In the quiet spaces between prayers, a lament rises—a poignant cry echoing through time. A story of the Christian community in India, grappling with …

Sen. Murdock’s Open Letter Condemning Hamas’ Attack on Israel

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 …

US NAVY NAMES SHIP AFTER HARRIET TUBMAN

On September 17, 2023, the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), Carlos Del Toro, named the ninth John Lewis class Replenishment Oiler (T-AO 213) ship after Ms. Harriet Tubman. Ms. Tubman was a member of …

"The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness, and trust forever. My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting …

Dementia & The Black Church

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 …

U.S. Mint Unveils Coin Designs in Honor of Abolitionist Harriet Tubman

The United States Mint recently unveiled the design of three bicentennial commemorative coins in honor of Harriet Tubman. The coins were revealed Sunday, July 23. 2023, at the African Methodist …

A Message from Dr. D.B. Cannon, Executive Director of the Department of Global Missions, The A.M.E. Zion Church ATTENTION: This release may be too sensitive for some readers. Reader’s discretion …

Global Missions Report: Haiti Needs Our Help

A Message from Dr. D.B. Cannon, Executive Director of the Department of Global Missions, The A.M.E. Zion Church Global Missions reports tragedies from flooding and earthquake in Haiti! After …

As we approached our first in-person annual conference since the onset of the Covid 19 pandemic, the joy of gathering for great worship and teaching filled the …

REV. DR. CHARLES FRAZIER STANLEY Dies at 90

Submitted by Rev. Dr. Ronald Nathan World Politics Editor, The Star of Zion Email: WorldPolitics@starofzion.org September 25, 1932 – April 18, …

The Cecil Bishop Day Care Center has been operating out of the Cecil Bishop AME Zion Church in Linden, Guyana since being established over 20 years ago. Over the years the enrollment has increased …

Wesleyan Tradition Evolves into Global Ministry

Rev. Dr. Roe Nall, Jr. will readily acknowledge his humble beginnings as a Zionite, and being sustained through the faith of his dedicated Mother’s mite. He advocates: “Where a person starts in …

KWANZAA: A PAN-AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT MODEL

Submitted by Rev. Ronald Nathan, World Politics Editor, The Star of Zion Kwanzaa is an annual event that has taken place in America since 1966. It has become a source of inspiration and …

A.M.E. Zion University in Monrovia, Liberia announces search for President

AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION UNIVERSITY 166 BENSON STREET MONROVIA, LIBERIA Vacancy Announcement for the post of President __ Background AME Zion University commenced in 1983 with …

In an official statement Thursday, September 8, 2022 Buckingham Palace announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II of the House of Windsor. After a 70 year reign the late Queen is distinguished as the …

Colombia elects first Afro-Colombian Vice-President

Madame Vice President Francia Marque was elected to the second highest post in Columbia on Sunday 19, June, 2022. Columbia, is a North-Western South American republic sandwiched between Brazil, …

The world mourns the death of Bishop Desmond Tutu, Archbishop of South Africa. Bishop Tutu is known for his vision, his voice and his venture to help overcome Apartheid in South Africa. He made a …

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