African Methodist Episcopal Church
Religious conference organizers cancel, monitor upcoming events in light of virus
By Adelle M. Banks — March 12, 2020
(RNS) — With reports of cases in the Washington metropolitan area and the pandemic declaration by the WHO, ‘there was no question anymore,’ one organizer said.
Journalist Gwen Ifill remembered with stamp at her Washington church
By Adelle M. Banks — January 30, 2020
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Known for moderating election-season debates, Ifill was the daughter of parents who were from the Caribbean and became deeply involved in the AME Church.
Faith made Harriet Tubman fearless as she rescued slaves
By Robert Gudmestad — December 3, 2019
(The Conversation) — Inspired by the pioneering AME evangelist Jarena Lee, Tubman came to understand that women could hold religious authority.
Black clergy: NAACP on a ‘path toward irrelevancy’
By Adelle M. Banks — July 14, 2017
(RNS) — The bishops cited their concerns about the future of the NAACP while acknowledging both historically black organizations are 'old' and need to revamp.
AME Church: Climate change disproportionately hurts blacks
By Adelle M. Banks — July 14, 2016
(RNS) The denomination, echoing Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, pointed to research that shows climate change has a negative impact on people of color.
Harvard Law professor Ogletree sees ‘blessing’ despite Alzheimer’s
By Adelle M. Banks — July 7, 2016
(RNS) He shared with fellow members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church how his faith is helping him cope with the diagnosis.
AME Church continues 200-year journey toward racial justice
By Adelle M. Banks — July 7, 2016
(RNS) Two centuries later, members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church made another pilgrimage to Philadelphia for the denomination’s General Conference.
Pastor at Charleston’s Mother Emanuel reassigned after five months
By Lauren Markoe — June 23, 2016
(RNS) The sudden departure of the Rev. Betty Deas Clark marks another jolt for the historic black church where a gunman allegedly killed the pastor and eight congregants a year ago.
AME Church founder honored with postage stamp
By Adelle M. Banks — February 1, 2016
(RNS) The U.S. Postal Service called Richard Allen “an inspiring figure whose life and work resonate profoundly in American history.”
Black churches offer scholarships to students at Michael Brown’s alma mater
By Elisa Crouch — January 14, 2015
WELLSTON, Mo. (RNS) The scholarships would cover four years’ tuition at colleges and universities operated by the AME, AME Zion and CME historically black denominations.
Rosa Parks statue unveiled at Capitol, celebrated by AME Church
By Adelle M. Banks — February 27, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) A bronze statue of civil rights heroine Rosa Parks was unveiled Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol, a day for fellow members of her African Methodist Episcopal Church to celebrate one of their own among the pantheon of American heroes.
Michelle Obama: “No place better” for political issues than in church
By Adelle M. Banks — June 28, 2012
First lady Michelle Obama held up the church as the place to deal with political issues and the catalyst for getting people to the polls in a keynote speech to African Methodist Episcopal Church members on Thursday (June 28). By Adelle M. Banks.
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