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NC NAACP President Barber Leaves in June to Join National Poor People’s Campaign

May 15, 2017 Staff 0

Special to the Trice Edney News Wire from the Wilmington Journal (TriceEdneyWire.com) – Though he insists that he’s “really not leaving,” Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, the nationally renown president of the State Conference […]

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Ohio Pastor Darrell Scott Convenes Gang Summit in D.C.

May 14, 2017 Staff 0

A group of assembled business leaders, Trump Administration officials, clergy and community stakeholders discuss a range of issues affecting the Black community at a recent summit convened by Cleveland Heights Pastor Darrell Scott. By Lauren […]

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Tye Tribbet & J.J. Hairston Headline the Championship Bloody Win Tour

April 13, 2017 admin 0

Tye Tribbet & J.J. Hairston headline the Championship Bloody Win Tour Grammy® Award winning recording artist, Tye Tribbet and choirmaster J.J. Hairston are re-describing what victory and winning looks like as they are set to […]

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Mt. Zion AME Black History Month Dialogue Focuses on Rebuilding the Temple

March 1, 2017 admin 0

Historical Mt. Zion AME Church bible study class was all smiles after studying the bible and discussing the correlation of black history icons to prophets and stories of the bible. The Black History course was […]

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Wayman Temple Celebrates 135th Church Anniversary.

February 25, 2017 admin 0

Wayman Temple AME Church celebrated their 135th Anniversary of its South Campus, (formerly known as Wayman Chapel), at 8855 Sanchez Road in Jacksonville. The celebration included words of praise from family, guests and friends. This […]

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Summerville Burns Mortgage, Motivated for Greater Expansion

February 22, 2017 admin 0

Church members, family and friends of Summerville Baptist Church joined together to witness the burning of the 15 year church mortgage that was contentedly paid off in 9 years, 8 months and one day. The […]

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Reverend J.W. Rigsby, Pastor of Woodlawn Presbyterian Church Retires after 50 Years in the Ministry

January 28, 2017 admin 0

A retirement celebration was held Saturday January 28, 2017 in the Family Life Center at Woodlawn Church Presbyterian (U.S.A.) to honor the Reverend J. W. Rigsby, after 50 years in ministry. Over 400 people were […]

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Gospel Singer Kim Burrell’s Radio Show Cancelled Following Homophobic Rant

January 9, 2017 Staff 0

By JamesMichael Nichols, huffingtonpost.com Gospel singer Kim Burrell felt the full consequence of homophobia this week when her radio program was cancelled following an anti-gay rant. Texas Southern University announced Wednesday evening that Burrell’s radio show […]

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Shirley Caesar denies ‘U Name It Challenge’ lawsuit

December 26, 2016 Staff 0

By uerweb.com As we’ve reported, gospel great Shirley Caesar is not thrilled about her 2010 sermon that became the genesis , so to speak, for the “U Name it Challenge.” It had been reported that […]

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Unity Club Members Advocate Charitable Passion for Christ

July 20, 2016 admin 0

This past Sunday, the Unity Club composed of members from various area church, continued their quarterly outreach with member congregations. The purpose of the Unity Club is to promote a congenial fellowship between members and […]

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