Diabetes: A Silent Assassin Among Us
By Daman De Leon, Health and Wellness Editor Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. The body of someone diagnosed with diabetes makes too little insulin or cannot use its own insulin as well as it should, causing sugar to build up in the blood. There are three main types…
Statement from the Board of Bishops of The A.M.E. Zion Church on the Proposed Public Livestreamed Execution of Nidal Malik Hasan and the Sanctity of Human Dignity Before God
By The Board of Bishops, The A.M.E. Zion Church The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, standing for more than 219 years as “The Freedom Church,” has never been silent in the face of injustice, and we will not be silent now. We speak today not as advocates for any act of violence, and not as…
MEASLES: I thought it was a thing of the past
By Iyabode (Yabo) Beysolow, MD, MPH, Director, Health Ministry A.M.E. Zion Church Many of us never thought we would see measles outbreaks in the United States (U.S.) like this again. Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. However, since the beginning of 2025, there have been over 3300 cases of measles across the…
The A.M.E. Zion Church and the Boy Scouts of America
By Dr. Christie L. Felder, Minister on Trial The history of the Boy Scouts of America cannot be told truthfully without Africa—and it cannot be told fully without The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Through the life and ministry of Reverend Colonel Harold O. Robinson, The A.M.E. Zion Church helped build a bridge between Scouting,…
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The A.M.E. Zion Church and the Boy Scouts of America
By Dr. Christie L. Felder, Minister on Trial The history of the Boy Scouts of America cannot be told truthfully without Africa—and it cannot be told fully without The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Through the life and ministry of Reverend Colonel Harold O. Robinson, The A.M.E. Zion Church helped build a bridge between Scouting,…
Groundbreaking Opens a New Chapter for Historic Cartwright Park
By Rev. Fondella A. Leigh, Presiding Elder, Eastern North Carolina Episcopal District September 2026, Manteo, N.C…, More than 150 years after Rev. Andrew Cartwright planted the roots of the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Zion Church throughout northeastern North Carolina, his legacy continues to grow. On a warm Friday afternoon, July 17, 2026, town officials, church leaders,…
SPOTLIGHT ON SEPTEMBER
By Debra Chappelle-Polk, Zion Spotlight Editor September 2026, New York, NY… September is the ninth month of the calendar year and brings cooler autumn breezes, a welcome relief after sweltering summer temps. As the ninth month, September it is often associated with divine completion and fulfillment in biblical numerology. In the Bible, the number 9 symbolizes divine…
Education
Missing Out: Vast Majority of Black Parents Who Want Afterschool Programs for Their Children Are Unable to Access Them
Washington, D.C. – Unmet demand for afterschool programs among Black families in the United States has reached an all-time high. The parents of nearly 5.7 million Black children report they would like to enroll their child, but just 1.3 million Black children are currently enrolled. That means three in four Black children whose parents want…
Connectional Lay Council Blesses Livingstone College International Students with Holiday Donation
The International Student Association at Livingstone College received a generous and timely gift over the Thanksgiving season, courtesy of the Connectional Lay Council of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. The Council donated dozens of bedding items, including comforters and sheet sets, to support international students who often cannot transport such essentials across continents. This…
Social Justice
Statement from the Board of Bishops of The A.M.E. Zion Church on the Proposed Public Livestreamed Execution of Nidal Malik Hasan and the Sanctity of Human Dignity Before God
By The Board of Bishops, The A.M.E. Zion Church The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, standing for more than 219 years as “The Freedom Church,” has never been silent in the face of injustice, and we will not be silent now. We speak today not as advocates for any act of violence, and not as…
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Waiting for Moses
By Keith D. Tillett II “I love this cultured hell that tests my youth.Her vigor flows like tides into my blood,Giving me strength erect against her hate,Her bigness sweeps my being like a flood.Yet, as a rebel fronts a king in state,I stand within her walls with not a shredOf terror, malice, not a word…
Between Black Butterfly and If I Could: A Musical Moment of Sankofa
By Dierdre R. Parker From 1759-1787, eleven voyages are documented, bringing approximately 2,000 enslaved Africans directly from the African continent to North Carolina’s shores. This does not include the many lives lost on board these vessels prior to disembarking in North Carolina’s ports. These vessels illustrate the direct relationship between the African continent and the…
A Statement from Bishop Starnes of The Piedmont Episcopal District: Monetary Relief for Jamaica
Grace and peace be multiplied unto you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As you are aware, our brothers and sisters in Jamaica have experienced severe hardship and devastation as a result of the recent natural disaster from Hurricane Melissa that struck the island on October 28, 2025. Many have lost…
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Back-to-School Savings: A State-by-State Guide to 2026 Sales Tax Holidays
By Angel Eason, Lifestyle Editor As families across the country prepare for another school year, many states are offering sales tax holidays to help ease the cost of back-to-school shopping. These tax-free events allow shoppers to purchase qualifying school supplies, clothing, footwear, and, in some states, computers and other educational items without paying state sales…
4 Small Changes That Can Make Your Home More Peaceful
By Angel Eason, Lifestyle Editor Spring is here, and the weather is all over the place, something many associate with climate change. When you turn on the news or discuss current events with colleagues, anxiety can easily creep in. Your home should be more than a place to sleep; it should be a place of…
Missing Out: Vast Majority of Black Parents Who Want Afterschool Programs for Their Children Are Unable to Access Them
Washington, D.C. – Unmet demand for afterschool programs among Black families in the United States has reached an all-time high. The parents of nearly 5.7 million Black children report they would like to enroll their child, but just 1.3 million Black children are currently enrolled. That means three in four Black children whose parents want…
Health & Wellness
Diabetes: A Silent Assassin Among Us
By Daman De Leon, Health and Wellness Editor Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. The body of someone diagnosed with diabetes makes too little insulin or cannot use its own insulin as well as it should, causing sugar to build up in the blood. There are three main types…
MEASLES: I thought it was a thing of the past
By Iyabode (Yabo) Beysolow, MD, MPH, Director, Health Ministry A.M.E. Zion Church Many of us never thought we would see measles outbreaks in the United States (U.S.) like this again. Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. However, since the beginning of 2025, there have been over 3300 cases of measles across the…
THIS GLOBAL MISSIONS SUNDAY IS A CALL TO ZIONITES… GO, GIVE & GROW!
By Dwight B. Cannon, D.D. | Executive Director, Department of Global Missions | A.M.E. Zion Church September 2026 | Charlotte, North Carolina —“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” — Matthew 28:19 (NKJV) There are moments in…
