Official Statement of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion International Music Ministry Regarding the Death of Maestro Richard Smallwood

“Brothers and Sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death. We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.” – (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 New International Version) With deep gratitude to God and…

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St. MARK A.M.E. ZION CHURCH – EAST CHICAGO DESIGNED BY LEGENDARY ARCHITECT WENDELL CAMPBELL NAMED TO THE NATIONAL REGISTRY OF HISTORIC PLACES

EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA (December 30)— East Chicago’s St. Mark AME Zion Church has recently been designated a National and State of Indiana Historic Landmark by the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. The effort to recognize East Chicago’s architecturally significance came to fruition when word was received this fall, that the uniquely designed building was…

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MARK A.M.E. ZION CHURCH – EAST CHICAGO DESIGNED BY LEGENDARY ARCHITECT WENDELL CAMPBELL NAMED TO THE NATIONAL REGISTRY OF HISTORIC PLACES

EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA (December 30)— East Chicago’s St. Mark AME Zion Church has recently been designated a National and State of Indiana Historic Landmark by the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. The effort to recognize East Chicago’s architecturally significance came to fruition when word was received this fall, that the uniquely designed building was…

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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…

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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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How to eat healthy during Thanksgiving

By Daman De Leon, Health and Wellness Editor  It’s that time of year again. So here are 10 tips for enjoying your favorite Thanksgiving treats without guilt. Get physical. It’s important to be active all year long, but it’s especially key to squeeze in a workout on or around the Thanksgiving holiday. Exercise will boost your metabolism…

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A Statement from the Board of Bishops of The A.M.E. Zion Church – A Message of Safety and Awareness

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”   – (1 Corinthians 16:13–14) To Our Beloved Zion Family: We write with heavy hearts in light of the violence that has once again struck our land. A church in Michigan was turned into a place of mourning….

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A Statement from the Board of Bishops of The A.M.E. Zion Church Regarding Charlie Kirk

The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, the Freedom Church, joins millions across this nation in condemning the horrendous murder of Charlie Kirk. Violence is never the answer. It destroys families, communities, and souls. We extend heartfelt sympathy to his wife and their two children as they endure this time of deep grief. May God’s peace…

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Statement From The Board of Bishops of The A.M.E. Zion Church Regarding Recent Church Shooting

“My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.” (Isaiah 56:7)  To our brothers and sisters across this nation, With broken hearts and holy anger, we speak today as Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. We are grieving and outraged that once again, violence has defiled the sacred. Just this…

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STATEMENT OF THE BOARD OF BISHOPS OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH REGARDING THE FEDERAL CRIMINAL SENTENCE OF DR. STACCATO POWELL FOR DEFRAUDING A.M.E. ZION CHURCHES IN THE WESTERN EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

As has been reported in public-facing documents, on July 15, 2025, Dr. Staccato Powell, a disrobed bishop of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (“A.M.E. Zion”), pled guilty in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to wire fraud, mail fraud, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud. Dr. Powell’s…

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Livingstone College’s Mental Health Task Force Receives Insight Into Academia’s 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award

  SALISBURY, N.C. — The Livingstone College Mental Health Task Force is one of more than 70 such programs at colleges and universities across the country to receive the 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award from Insight Into Academia magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The Excellence…

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Norfolk District CED Youth Department: Back to School Prayer in the Park

Attachments Back to School Prayer in the Park.docx By Angel Eason, Lifestyle Editor On Friday, August 22nd, the Norfolk District Christian Education Youth Department, under the leadership of Angel Eason, VICYC President Tranee Carter, and Co-Directors Rev. Tracy Marcus and Mrs. Jennifer Thomas, hosted the Back-to-School Prayer in the Park at Lakeside Park in Chesapeake,…

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Gearing up for the Fall/Winter Season

By Dr. Yabo Beysolow, MD, MPH, Director, Health Ministry A.M.E. Zion Church We are preparing once again for the Fall 2025 Respiratory Season, which includes Cold, Flu, and COVID-19 viruses, RSV, and other germs. Kids across the country are either heading back to school. As you prepare your home for colder weather and gather your…

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The Virginia Annual Conference Holds 159th Session

By Angel Eason, Lifestyle Editor The Quadrennial Theme: “The A.M.E. Zion Church– Serving This Present Age:Committing to Our Mission, Being Creative in Our Methods, Concentrating on Our Ministries, and Connecting Through Our Membership” Richmond, VA. – The 159th Session of the Virginia Annual Conference was held June 26 – 28, 2025, at the Hilton Richmond…

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The Albemarle Annual Conference Gathers for 115th Session with a Clear Focus: A Comeback Church

The 115th Annual Session of the Albemarle Conference convened June 19–22, 2025, under the leadership of Bishop W. Darin Moore and the direction of Presiding Elders Reverend Donald L. Jones (Elizabeth City District) and Reverend Fondella A. Leigh (Edenton District). Held across several days of worship, teaching, reports, and planning, the session brought pastors, laity,…

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A New Chapter Begins at Clinton College: Welcoming Our 14th President, Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks

Clinton College proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks as its 14th President, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s storied history. A native of Hollister, North Carolina, and a proud first-generation college graduate, Dr. Wilks brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in higher education—particularly within historically  Black colleges and universities…

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Morris Brown College Steps Up for Displaced Job Corps Students

 In the wake of the U.S. Department of Labor’s decision to pause the national Job Corps program, Morris Brown College in Atlanta has emerged as a beacon of support for hundreds of students left without direction. The institution, which has seen a remarkable resurgence since regaining its accreditation in 2022, is opening its doors to…

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Zion’s Support Makes Way for Livingstone Scholars at Atrium Health

Livingstone College Presidential Scholars are benefiting from valuable hands-on experience through internships at Atrium Health, and The A.M.E. Zion Church has played a significant role. Emeglad Boakye-Yiadom, Emmanuella Nyarko, Daniel Frimpong, and Nana Adusei are four rising sophomore Biology majors from Ghana who found a home away from home in Zion. “Marable has been everything…

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Greensboro District’s WH&OMS Fourth Mass Meeting Prayer Breakfast – Conference Year Ending 2024-2025

“But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend. Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth and called thee from the chief men thereof and said unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee and not cast thee away…For I, the…

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Statement from the Board of Bishops Regarding Trump’s Federal Takeover in D.C.

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” – Proverbs 31 : 8 – 9 (NIV) Beloved, We write with grief and righteous indignation in response to the August 11th announcement by the…

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