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Hood Theological Seminary Kicks Off Fall Semester:

The Hood Theological Seminary fall semester officially began Tuesday, August 25, and this semester marks an important step forward for Hood as the Seminary launches its new Hy-Flex …
By Dierdre' R. Parker, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Hood Theological Seminary

Dr. Michael Eric Dyson Joins Livingstone College as a Visiting Scholar in Residence

  SALISBURY, N.C.  — Livingstone College is emerging as a powerful destination for Black intellectual thought, cultural expression and academic excellence — and this fall, one of …
By The Office of Strategic Engagement, Integrated Marketing and Communications Livingstone College

BLUE BEAR PRIDE HAS A NEW HOME: LIVINGSTONE COLLEGE UNVEILS HISTORIC NEW BOOKSTORE AND MERCHANDISING CENTER

  SALISBURY, N.C. —   Livingstone College is opening the doors to a new era of Blue Bear pride.On Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 3 p.m., the College will celebrate the grand opening …
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Back-to-School Savings: A State-by-State Guide to 2026 Sales Tax Holidays

As families across the country prepare for another school year, many states are offering sales tax holidays to help ease the cost of back-to-school shopping. These tax-free events allow shoppers to …

Livingstone College Welcomes Rashanda L. Lowery, J.D., as Vice President for Student Affairs

SALISBURY, N.C. — Livingstone College has announced the appointment of Rashanda L. Lowery, J.D ., as its new Vice President for Student Affairs , bringing to the institution more than two decades …

Holland Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church Launches Historic Summer Literacy Program in Chatham County

The quiet halls of Holland Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church have taken on a new sound this summer—the joyful giggles of children, the pitter-patter of little feet moving from one activity to another, and …

Official Statement from Livingstone College on the Passing of Gabriella Muñoz

While Livingstone College's official statement honoring Gabriella's life remains our primary communication, we are aware of inaccurate reports…

Statement Regarding Clinton College

The Board of Trustees is keenly aware of the financial challenges Clinton College is currently facing. We recognize the emotional toll, and we apologize for the financial impact this has had on our …

Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson Delivers Stirring Commencement Address, “What Now?”

  A spirit of reverence and reflection filled the room as graduates and guests gathered to hear the powerful words of Karen Georgia Thompson, General Minister and President of the United …

WE WANT YOUR VOICE

We’re creating films and stories that actually reflect real life—and we want your voice in the process. If you’re 22–35, take a few minutes to share your perspective. Your input will …

Livingstone College Preaching and Worship Institute on March 25–27, 2026

Salisbury, NC — The Department of Spiritual Life at Livingstone College will host the Livingstone College Preaching and Worship Institute on March 25–27, 2026, …

Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia A. Thompson Named 2026 Commencement Speaker

Salisbury, NC  — Hood Theological Seminary is honored to announce that  Karen Georgia A. Thompson , General Minister and President of the  United Church of Christ , will …

Youth Partner with the Star of Zion to Celebrate 150 Years of Black Literacy

As the Star of Zion marks 150 years of bearing witness to Black faith, intellect, and excellence, a new generation is stepping forward to turn the page. Youth across The A.M.E. Zion Church are…

Request for Churchwide Announcement – Inaugural Prayer Breakfast & Founders Day

Grace and peace, As part of Inauguration Week honoring Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks as the 14th President of Clinton College , we will host the Presidential Prayer Breakfast & Founders Day …

Elevate 2025 Calls the Church to Flourish and Thrive Amid Uncertain Times

BALTIMORE, MD — From December 27–30, 2025, nearly 2,500 participants gathered at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor for Elevate 2025: Flourish and Thrive, the winter meeting of The A.M.E. Zion …

Missing Out: Vast Majority of Black Parents Who Want Afterschool Programs for Their Children Are Unable to Access Them

Washington, D.C. – Unmet demand for afterschool programs among Black families in the United States has reached an all-time high. The parents of nearly 5.7 million Black children report they would …

Connectional Lay Council Blesses Livingstone College International Students with Holiday Donation

The International Student Association at Livingstone College received a generous and timely gift over the Thanksgiving season, courtesy of the Connectional Lay Council of the African Methodist …

October 2025

Livingstone College’s Mental Health Task Force Receives Insight Into Academia’s 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award

  SALISBURY, N.C. -- The Livingstone College Mental Health Task Force is one of more than 70 such programs at colleges and universities across the country to receive the 2025 Excellence in …

September 2025

Zion's Support Makes Way for Livingstone Scholars at Atrium Health

Livingstone College Presidential Scholars are benefiting from valuable hands-on experience through internships at Atrium Health, and the AME Zion Church has played a significant role. Emeglad …

Morris Brown College Steps Up for Displaced Job Corps Students

 In the wake of the U.S. Department of Labor ’s decision to pause the national Job Corps program , Morris Brown College in Atlanta has emerged as a beacon of support for hundreds of …

A New Chapter Begins at Clinton College: Welcoming Our 14th President, Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks

Clinton College proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks as its 14th President, marking a significant milestone in the institution's storied history. A native of …

Self-Employed and Can’t Get a Mortgage? The Loan Type May Be the Problem

Many self-employed borrowers who are told they do not qualify for a mortgage are not actually unqualified. They are applying through a loan type that measures income in a way that works against them. …
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Massachusetts Appraisal Rules Change in November. Buyers Who Wait to Prepare Will Lose Deals.

Most Massachusetts homebuyers will not think about new appraisal rules until those rules delay their closing. By then, according to Colleen Barry of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, the …
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A Seller’s Strongest Negotiating Position in Fairfield County, CT Starts Before the First Showing

The Fairfield County, Connecticut housing market heading into fall 2026 doesn’t fit neatly into a single headline. Some homes are drawing multiple offers above asking. Others, in the same county …
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Mortgage-Dependent Buyers Are Being Squeezed Out of the Florida Keys

There is a growing divide in the Florida Keys housing market, and it runs along a single fault line: whether a buyer needs a mortgage. Cash buyers – many of them retirees and business owners from …
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Columbus, Ohio Has 2.23 Million Residents and Barely 6,000 Homes for Sale

A metropolitan area of 2.23 million people should have a deeper housing market than what Columbus, Ohio is showing right now. According to Central Ohio MLS data cited by Barbara Gale of the Gale …
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Washington Is Starting to Name the Middle-Income Renter, Without Yet Funding the Fix

A new federal housing effort has directed the Government Accountability Office to study a formal income definition for the middle class, roughly 80 to 120 percent of area median income, and to …
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Housing Is the Largest Asset Most Americans Own. It’s Also the Only One They Don’t Diversify.

Stock portfolios get diversified. Bond holdings get diversified. Even alternative investments get spread across categories and geographies. But the single largest asset on most American household …
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