Category: Features

Breaking News: Second Dylan Roof Trial Completed

Second Dylan Roof Trial Completed On April 10, Dylan Roof was sentenced to 9 consecutive life terms by the state of South Carolina after pleading guilty to the shootings of… Read More »

Interview with Ms. Brittany N. Packnett

Interview with Ms. Brittany N. Packnett Brittany N. Packnett was raised in a tradition of social justice in St. Louis, Missouri. Today, Packnett works as an education executive and activist… Read More »

Dorothy Height Stamp Unveiled

Dorothy Height Stamp Unveiled The United States Postal Service kicked off this year’s Black History Month observances by dedicating the Dorothy Height Forever stamp during a ceremony at Howard University…. Read More »

Calling All Box Breakers

Calling All Box Breakers By Rev. Kabrielle Baker, Guest Columnist “As the church mourns over the comments of segregation and obvious prejudice from our most recent President Donald J. Trump… Read More »

Remembering the Prayer Bishop

Bishop Sarah Frances Davis was the 126th elected and consecrated Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC).  Her historic election on July 6, 2004, made her only the third… Read More »

Transitions in America: From 44th to 45th

Transitions in America: From 44th to 45th By John Thomas III, Editor President Barack Obama’s delivered his Farewell Address in Chicago, Illinois on Tuesday, January 10, 2017.    I was blessed… Read More »

Brilliance Revealed: In-Depth Profiles of the Women of Hidden Figures

Brilliance Revealed: In-Depth Profiles of the Women of Hidden Figures   Hidden Figures is a motion picture telling the story of three African-American female mathematicians involved in the launch of… Read More »

Bishop Ingram travels to Bermuda to support Rev. Tweed; Government continues to deny work permit

Bishop Ingram travels to Bermuda to support Rev. Tweed; Government continues to deny work permit On January 3, Bishop Gregory G.M. Ingram met with the Bermudian Premier Michael Dunkley regarding… Read More »

18th Episcopal District Dedicates New Residence and Apartment Complex

Staff of The Christian Recorder On December 15, 2016, clergy and laity of the 18th Episcopal District gathered in Maseru, Lesotho for the dedication of Bishop’s Place—an Episcopal District project…. Read More »

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from The Christian Recorder

Brothers and Sisters, In this season, we celebrate the Hope, Peace, Love and Joy that Jesus Christ brings to all of us. Wherever you are, please take a moment to… Read More »

A Shining Light in Early Childhood Education in the Jamaica Conference

A Shining Light in Early Childhood Education in the Jamaica Conference By Rev. Newton G.A. Dixon, 16th Episcopal District St.  John AME Church in Palmers Cross, Jamaica announces the building… Read More »

Remembering Gwen Ifill

Metropolitan AME Church Comments on the Passing of Member and Noted Journalist Gwen Ifill Washington, D.C.—the following is the statement of Rev. William H. Lamar, IV, pastor of Metropolitan AME… Read More »