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I’m With H.E.R.

By Jacob Cuthbert III, 11th Episcopal District Here we are on the eve of what has been deemed the most consequential election of our lifetime. We are being asked to… Read More »

UNDECIDED VOTERS IN GEORGIA, THE NATION LOOKS TO YOU

By Rev. Kevin Taylor, 1st Episcopal District Dear voters who are undecided about how to vote or whether to vote at all: Only days remain for you to decide which… Read More »

Is Donald Trump A Friend To African American Males? Come On Man!

By James B. Ewers, Jr. Ed.D., Senior Columnist This is a question that is so ridiculous for even asking. We know the answer is a resounding no. What could the… Read More »

Rev. Dr. Emilygail Dill Elected to the House of Assembly of Bermuda

On October 4, 2024, the Rev. Dr. Emily Gail Dill was elected to the Bermuda House of Assembly to represent Constituency 36 (Sandys North). The incumbent resigned in August, leaving… Read More »

AME Church Adopts Resolution in Support of Eliminating Flavored Cigarettes

Rev. Ritney A. Castine, 1st Episcopal District During its 52nd Quadrennial Convention, the African Methodist Episcopal Church affirmed its support for the health and welfare of its members by passing… Read More »

Newly elected bishops hopeful about the future AME Church

Six new bishops were selected Aug. 26 at the African Methodist Episcopal Church’s 52nd Quadrennial session of the General Conference.. The Revs. Erika D. Crawford (Mt. Zion AME, Dover, DE.),… Read More »

Business Session 10

By Dr. Aaron Treadwell, Contributing Writer Session 10 opens with Bishop Silvester S. Beaman, Presiding Substitute Motion on Floor: Church Annuity Matching Bishops Retirement Costs  It was moved to amend… Read More »

Report from the Elections

By Rev. Justin Nick, Assistant News Editor On Monday, August 26, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., the order of the day for the 52nd session of the General Conference. The room… Read More »

The Urgent Call for Campaign Reform in the AME Church

Rev. Henry E. Green, III, 11th Episcopal District In a pivotal moment for the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, delegates have gathered for the 52nd quadrennial session of the general… Read More »

Response from AMEs for Justice and Accountability to the Settlement Agreement announced at the General Conference

By Rev. J. Edgar Boyd, 5th Episcopal District In a resolution passed on Saturday, the General Conference called for a comprehensive proposal to make the “Legacy Plan” annuity participants whole…. Read More »

Selective Prohibition or a House for All People

By Rev. Jamar A. Boyd II, Ecumenical Contributor Many, especially within the Connection, have deemed the church of Allen, Lee, Vesey, and Grant, better known as African Methodism, as the… Read More »

Dr. Harold Mayberry Re-elected Chair Of the Episcopal Committee

By Angelena Spears, Columnist In a somewhat tight race, the Rev. Dr. Harold R. Mayberry of California held on to his position as chair of the AME Episcopacy Committee —… Read More »