Category: Features

Historic Election of Reverend Anthony S. Steele, Sr. Vice Chair of the City of Tacoma Planning Commission

Historic Election of Reverend Anthony S. Steele, Sr. Vice Chair of the City of Tacoma Planning Commission   In a groundbreaking move, the Reverend Anthony S. Steele, Sr. was unanimously… Read More »

AME Itinerant Deacon Appointed to Arizona State Legislature

AME Itinerant Deacon Appointed to Arizona State Legislature   On June 5, 2023, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed the Rev. Quantá Crews to the Arizona State Legislature as… Read More »

Exploring Forgiveness, Justice, and the Death Penalty

Exploring Forgiveness, Justice, and the Death Penalty By Aaron Edward Butler, Esq., Guest Editorial On August 3, 2023, the legal gavel fell heavily, sentencing Robert Bowers to death for his… Read More »

I’m Not The Worship Leader! I’m The Chaplain!

I’m Not The Worship Leader! I’m The Chaplain! Miss Tashara S. Void, Contributing Writer The role of the chaplain is often misconstrued and misused. A quick search in the 2021… Read More »

I Shall Not Be Moved

He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall never be shaken. Psalm 62:2   I Shall Not Be Moved Rev. Dr. Maxine Thomas, Columnist   Are… Read More »

Healthy Living, Family Bonds and Love was the Order of the Day at Mt. Zion AME Church, 19th ED

Healthy Living, Family Bonds and Love was the Order of the Day at Mt. Zion AME Church, 19th ED By Bro Onkgopotse Maboe (PK)  Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, in… Read More »

When our Culture Becomes our Cancer

When our Culture Becomes our Cancer By, Pastor J Edgar Boyd, Sr. Minister, FAME Church of Los Angeles   (In response to a recent TCR editorial) “On the Matter of… Read More »

The Triumphant 20th Episcopal District Flourishes with Bishop Frederick A. Wright, Sr.

The Triumphant 20th Episcopal District Flourishes with Bishop Frederick A. Wright, Sr. The 20th Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church continues to be overwhelmingly blessed as the hands… Read More »

On the Matter of the Rev. Dr. Jerome Harris

On the Matter of the Rev. Dr. Jerome Harris By John Thomas III, PhD, Editor At the July 2023 Session of the General Board, the motion was brought to the… Read More »

Mission Kenya 2023

Mission Kenya 2023 By Rev. Dr. Rodrecus M. Johnson, Jr. and Rev. Dr. Melvin D. Wilson, Jr. Due to my younger children, I have gotten accustomed to the music and… Read More »

What is Reproductive Justice? Why You Should Care

What is Reproductive Justice? Why You Should Care Can we be honest? The history of the fight for abortion access in America is rooted and steeped in anti-Blackness. When we… Read More »

Back Together Again: A Tribute to Bishop and Episcopal Supervisor Fred and Sylvia

Back together Again: A Tribute to Bishop and Episcopal Supervisor Fred and Sylvia Rev. Dr. Keith Lawrence, 6th Episcopal District God’s view of marriage is best described in Genesis 2:24,… Read More »