African Methodist Episcopal Church News Monitoring

Champaign clergy members rally together at Bethel AME Church for Clean Slate Act

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Champaign area clergy and community leaders are gathering at Bethel AME Church to urge state officials to pass the Clean Slate Act. The act aims to automate the process of record clearance in Illinois, which would make it …

How Much Did Apartheid Shape Elon Musk?

Views, Actions on Race Make for Open Question Trump-Targeted Voice of America Increased Diversity Use of DEI Phrase Drops 60% Among Top Companies NABJ Strategy: Circumvent Anti-DEI Backlash Atlanta NABJ Members Impeach Their Officers Black Press Called …

Bernice Bronaugh, 96, beloved community leader and devoted mother

A life of faith and service Bernice Bronaugh was called home to her Savior on March 7, 2025, at the age of 96. Known affectionately as “Baby,” Bernice was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a pillar of her church and community. Early …

Things to do: Pipe Shows, Lucky Bunco, AME church history and dancing

Bridges, Barbara Jones

Barbara Jones Bridges entered her eternal rest on March 9, 2025, at the age of 91. Barbara leaves to cherish her memory four children, Michael (Joanne) Dabney, Sherrall (Jerry) Magee, Dave (Paulette) Dabney and Gina Bridges, six grandchildren, four step- …

Marcus Garvey Plaque to Be Unveiled in Atlanta

A plaque will be unveiled in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 25 to honour Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Rt. Excellency Marcus Mosiah Garvey. The event will take place at the Big Bethel AME Church where Garvey made his first appearance and delivered a …

FBI investigating Allen University project as some call for president's ouster

"The liability to both Allen University and the AME Church is apparent," she wrote. "The University is burdened with a leader who is supported by the Bishop notwithstanding competency issues." Rev. Tyronda Burgess, the general secretary …

Carolyn Ann Felder Cloud

Memorial services for Carolyn Ann Felder Cloud, 83, of Brenham, Texas, will be Saturday March 15, 2025, at 11 a.m. in Brenham, Texas, at the St. John A.M.E. Church, 1013 E. Alamo St . Carolyn Ann Felder Cloud was the second child born to Will Felder Sr. …

SHOUT! Black Gospel Music Moments - Bishop John D. Bright Sr and the Choirs of the St. James A.M.E.

Legacy to the Church honors Bishop John D. Bright Sr.’s five decades of service to St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church of Atlantic City. The LP spotlights Bright’s final sermon, recorded in June 1972. The great preacher went to his eternal reward …

The Women’s History Trail of Greater Philadelphia

The Colored Girls Museum Photo: C.Smyth visit philly The can’t-miss Philly sites honoring women’s impact on the region and the country… visitphilly.com Trailblazing women and girls have played a pivotal role in Philadelphia’s history since its founding. …

Black Press Sunday: Celebrating 200 Years, Praying for 200 More

The service, a collaboration between the Washington Association of Black Journalists and The Afro-American Newspapers, will also mark the 60th anniversary of The Washington Informer — founded by Dr. Calvin W. Rolark and currently published by his daughter, …

Americans boycott Target after company removes several DEI initiatives

By Brinda Patel  Staff Writer  After the Trump administration enacted an executive order to remove diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from the workplace on Jan. 21, several prominent corporations have announced plans to scale back from their …

Bishop George Edward Battle Jr., long-serving AME Zion Church leader, dies at 77

(RNS) — Bishop George Edward Battle Jr., an advocate for education and health and the former senior bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, died on Sunday (March 9) in Charlotte, North Carolina, after an undisclosed illness. He was 77.  “ …

Bishop George Battle, former head of the A.M.E. Zion Church, dies at 77

Bishop George Edward Battle Jr, a former head of the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Zion Church, died Sunday. He was 77. Born on May 14, 1947, Battle leaves behind a legacy of “faith, love, and service,” the Board of Bishops of The A.M.E. Zion Church …

Brown Chapel AME receives $1M grant for renovation

Published 6:58 pm Friday, March 14, 2025 Civil rights leaders, advocates, preservationists, and the congregation of Brown Chapel AME Church gathered to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, reflecting on the pivotal Selma to Montgomery march …

Gris List: ‘Marquis’ day, tonic, cherry trees, and what’s in a name?

If you’ve ever been on a road, crossed a bridge or seen a building in Macon and wondered who it is named after, here are nine  namesakes to file away for future reference. (I will include more of these on the next Gris List in a few weeks.) Thelma “T-Lady” …

Charleston church victim’s brother shares his experience in new book

Charlotte City Council member Malcolm Graham looks inward in a deeply personal new book reflecting on his sister’s murder in a mass shooting at a Charleston, South Carolina, church. Graham’s sister Cynthia Graham Hurd was killed in the June 2015 shooting …

ST. PAUL AME OF WEST NEWTON CLOSES

Established in the 1800s, St. Paul AME Church of West Newton, Pa., flourished throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, strengthening, guiding and resting its parishioners. There has been a long line of respected lead­ers at St. Paul West Newton. With the …

Marcus Garvey plaque unveiling in Atlanta to mark historic moment

Washington DC: A plaque is to be unveiled later this month in Atlanta, Georgia to honour Jamaica’s first national hero, Marcus Mosiah Garvey. The event is set for March 25 at the Big Bethel AME Church in downtown Atlanta. Historically, Big Bethel AME is …

Medium, Transformational Coach, and Author Dame Sandra Biskind Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dame Sandra Biskind (bestowed that title for all of the noble work she does for others) has led more than one career in life, but they all have a common root: bearing a special gift …

First Annual Sacred Awakening Live to Take Place in Fort Collins May 8th - 10th, 2025

Humanity’s Team, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, hosts a huge live gathering of spiritual luminaries, thought leaders, and transformational teachers in Fort Collins. FORT COLLINS, CO, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- May 8th - 10th, Humanity’s …

Students Shine with Innovative Solutions at Newsmatics' Inaugural Hackathon; Winning Team Takes Home 25,000 CZK

Student Teams Excel in Newsmatics Hackathon with Projects on Fake News Detection, Market Analysis and More WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an inspiring display of creativity and technical prowess, students from …

At Human Rights Council, CSI calls on Bangladesh to protect rights of religious minorities

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Religious minorities in Bangladesh are facing increased violence and persecution under the interim government, Christian Solidarity International (CSI) warned on March 17 at the United Nations …

Award-Winning Film Continues U.S. Release After Sedona International Film Festival Win

Award-Winning Film Continues U.S. Release After Sedona International Film Festival Win NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artmattan Films continues the U.S. release of Jawad Rhalib's critically acclaimed film, …

World Breathing Day 2025: Reconnect & Breathe Together on April 11

World Breathing Day is on April 11th! May the Whole World Reconnect & Breathe Together LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 11, 2025 join people from all corners of the globe in celebrating World …

Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute Continues to Elevate Curriculum with New Course Offering from Rabbi Sima Oster

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute (JSLI) is proud to announce the addition of a new course to its curriculum, developed by Rabbi Sima Oster of Colorado. The course, titled …

2025 True Charity Summit to Equip Churches and Nonprofits for Effective Poverty Alleviation

HUNTSVILLE, AL, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2025 True Charity Summit, the national annual conference for church and nonprofit leaders committed to restoring dignity and self-sufficiency in charity, will take place …

Charis Bible College Hosting The 2025 Festival of Nations

WOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The annual Festival of Nations will be held on March 21, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. MT at the Charis Bible College campus in Woodland Park, Colorado. “This is one of …

2024 Faith & Form Awards Program Announce Best in Architecture, Liturgical Design, and Art for Religious Spaces

Co-sponsored by Partners for Sacred Places and Interfaith Design, the awards honor sacred spaces designed, restored, or renovated to serve and inspire. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Partners for Sacred …

ConservativeCounseling.com Offers a New Approach to Mental Health Support Amid Rising Political and Cultural Anxiety

A Sanctuary for Conservatives ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid the increasing emotional toll of progressive policies and cultural shifts, Conservative Counseling and Coaching is launching as an online mental …

Author, Actor & Thought Leader Leandro Taub Releases ROMANCE, a Guide to Building Healthy, Lasting Relationships

A transformative book blending Judaism, Torah wisdom, mysticism & modern psychology, ROMANCE offers practical tools for deep, long-lasting relationships. MANHATTAN, NY, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leandro Taub, …

The Overcomer by Eugene H. Strayhorn Jr.: A Powerful Story of Redemption, Faith, and Personal Transformation

Eugene H. Strayhorn Jr.: A Voice of Faith, Healing, and Transformation BIGFORK, MT, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eugene H. Strayhorn Jr. is an accomplished author, speaker, and advocate for personal transformation and faith-based …

Umrah and Ziyarah Forum Held Under Patronage of HRH Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor Madinah

MADINAH, MADINAH, SAUDI ARABIA, March 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Umrah and Ziyarah Forum (UZF) is returning for its second edition from April 14 to 16, 2025 (16 – 18 Shawwal 1446H), at the King Salman International Convention Center in …

Umrah and Ziyarah Forum Held Under Patronage of HRH Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor Madinah

MADINAH, MADINAH, SAUDI ARABIA, March 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Umrah and Ziyarah Forum (UZF) is returning for its second edition from April 14 to 16, 2025 (16 – 18 Shawwal 1446H), at the King Salman International Convention Center in …

Umrah and Ziyarah Forum Held Under Patronage of HRH Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor Madinah

MADINAH, MADINAH, SAUDI ARABIA, March 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Umrah and Ziyarah Forum (UZF) is returning for its second edition from April 14 to 16, 2025 (16 – 18 Shawwal 1446H), at the King Salman International Convention Center in …

Umrah and Ziyarah Forum Held Under Patronage of HRH Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor Madinah

MADINAH, MADINAH, SAUDI ARABIA, March 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Umrah and Ziyarah Forum (UZF) is returning for its second edition from April 14 to 16, 2025 (16 – 18 Shawwal 1446H), at the King Salman International Convention Center in …

Umrah and Ziyarah Forum Held Under Patronage of HRH Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor Madinah

MADINAH, MADINAH, SAUDI ARABIA, March 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Umrah and Ziyarah Forum (UZF) is returning for its second edition from April 14 to 16, 2025 (16 – 18 Shawwal 1446H), at the King Salman International Convention Center in …

نظّم تحالف أمّة لأجل الأرض إفطارًا مجتمعيًا صديقًا للبيئة في الأردن

للإضاءة على الرابط بين القيم الإسلامية والإستدامة وتمكين الشباب للعمل لأجل البيئة عمان, JORDAN, March 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- أقامت كل من جمعية الجيل الأخضر وغرينبيس الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا، في إطار تحالف أمّة لأجل الأرض، إفطارًا …

Ummah For Earth organized a Community Green Iftar in Jordan

To emphasize the connection between Islamic values and sustainability and empower young Muslims to act for the environment. AMMAN, JORDAN, March 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ummah For Earth allies, Green Generation Foundation, and Greenpeace …