Richard Allen, born into slavery near Smyrna, rose to found the AME Church and promote rights for African Americans.

The rapid growth and vibrant pulse of the African church is often powered by the unwavering faith and tireless commitment of ...

One of the oldest Black churches in the Charlotte area is scheduled to be razed, but local preservation organizations are ...

Bishop George Edward Battle Jr , the former head of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, known for his championing of ...

The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund is awarding $8.5 million in ...

For the first time in over a decade, restoration of Mount Vernon African Methodist Episcopal Church is now underway.

Two Sundays ago, News 5 brought you coverage of New Life at Calvary Church's return to its sanctuary following damage caused ...

A robust understanding of Christianity’s deep roots and continuous presence in Africa—and of how Africans and their ...

Brown Chapel A.M.E Church in Selma, Alabama, a pivotal location during the civil rights movement, is undergoing a $1 million ...

La Faye Duren has played the pipe organ at Second Baptist Church, adding a classical flavor to African American spirituals.

There was no disagreement as to whether we should engage,” says Metropolitan AME pastor Bill Lamar, “but there was definitely ...