All Entries in the "Religion & Spirituality" Category
AKA Soror Dr. Bernice A. King to Deliver Message during Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Ecumenical Service
Chicago, Illinois – June 14, 2011 – Dr. Bernice A. King, internationally renowned orator and motivator, will be the speaker for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Ecumenical Service on Sunday July 17. Dr. King’s address represents the culminating activity of the Sorority’s Leadership Conference, which takes place in Atlanta July 13-17. Dr.. King, the last born [...]
Alpha Frater Bishop Tom Diamond – Sudden Death of a State Legend
Source Bishop Tom Diamond had an eventful Sunday, October 31 when Congresswoman Brown, candidate for Governor of Florida, Alex Sink and State Representative Audrey Gibson visited his church and joined in fellowship. Bishop Diamond’s sermon was: How to Stay Calm in the Storm. His message was strong and moving. After his dynamic sermon, the bishop [...]
Embattled bishop, nearly inseparable from his megachurch, inspires followers’ fierce loyalty
Source A billboard near an Atlanta highway reads, “Love Like Him, Live Like Him, Lead Like Him.” The motto refers to Jesus Christ, but the smiling face next to it is that of Bishop Eddie Long. Long built a humble suburban Atlanta congregation into a giant TV ministry on the strength of his charisma and [...]
Sigma Frater Rev. Dr. Jimmie Brown celebrates fifth year at Harris Chapel
Source Join Harris Chapel Family and the South Florida community as they celebrate Rev. Dr. Jimmie L. Brown ‘Chief’ Jimmie Brown’s Fifth at Harris Chapel and 36 years in the ministry on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010 at 7:30 p.m., hosted by Rodney Baltimore of HOT 105. He has been a United Methodist pastor for 36 [...]
Omega Frater inspired by frat brother to write religious book
Source Darryl Fortson, a family physician, remembers when he first decided to write a book. “I was talking to a fraternity brother at a Morehouse College reunion in Atlanta when he interrupted me in mid speech and said that I should write a book,” recalls Fortson, president and CEO of Fortson Family Care And Wellness [...]
Delta Soror Tanika Jones taking blogging to a spiritual level
Tanika Jones, a Detroit native and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, was initiated at Omicron Zeta Chapter (Oakland University Rochester, MI) Spring 2001. While attending Oakland University, Tanika earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 2002 and went on to pursue a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Marketing from Arizona State University, which [...]
Omega Frater Benjamin Hooks, civil rights leader remembered
Source Benjamin Lawson Hooks was an American civil rights leader. A Baptist minister and practicing attorney, he served as executive director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) from 1977 to 1992, and throughout his career was a vocal campaigner for civil rights in the United States. Hooks was born in Memphis, [...]
Omega Frater Benjamin Hooks, Former NAACP dies at 85
Source Benjamin L. Hooks, a champion of minorities and the poor who as executive director of the NAACP increased the group’s stature, has died. He was 85. State Rep. Ulysses Jones, a member of the church where Hooks was pastor, said Hooks died early Thursday at his home, following a long illness. Hooks became executive [...]
Delta Soror Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Browning, recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who
Source Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Browning, Co-Pastor for Ebenezer A.M.E. Church and Author, has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in religious services. Reverend Dr. Jo Ann Browning accepted the call to preach in 1982 at Hemmingway Memorial A.M.E. Church in Chapel Oaks, Maryland. For nine months in 1983, [...]
Kappa Frater Pastor David E. Roberts II, recognized by Stanford Who’s Who
Source Stanford Who’s Who welcomes Pastor David E. Roberts II to the ranks of premier professionals as a result of his remarkable work in the area of Religious Services. As Pastor of The Morning Star First Baptist Church, as well as throughout his brilliant religious career, he has consistently demonstrated the passion, vision and dedication [...]
