Soror Vashti in Columbia, SC on 3.23.06

[Eclipse]

For Atlanta area folks....

Bishop Vashti McKenzie will speak at convecation at Spelman's Cosby Center Auditorium on Sunday, February 1st at 10 a.m.

[CrimsonTide4]

Bishop Vashti McKenzie will speak at the Caanan Christian Church, Louisville, Kentucky at Friday, January 30 at 7:00 p.m.

[NiaX]

Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
Bishop Vashti McKenzie will speak at the Caanan Christian Church, Louisville, Kentucky at Friday, January 30 at 7:00 p.m.

YAY!!!!!!!!!

I am gonna have to make plans....

@CT4....Is that book you reading good? LOL!

[Knowledge1922]

She is a powerful speaker. I heard her this past Monday at an annual MLK breakfast we have here in Boston

[brickhouse492]

That is wonderful. Her calendar seems to be very full.

[CrimsonTide4]

BET Honors Influential African-Americans for Black History Month

Press Release Washington, D.C

In honor of the nation's Black History Month observance in February, BET is partnering with General Motors to recognize History Makers in The Making, contemporary African-American leaders who have made a significant contribution to enrich or better the lives of other African Americans and their communities. Each of the four honorees will be featured on BET and BET.com throughout the month of February. The History Makers in the Making initiative will culminate in a private reception honoring the award recipients on February 26 at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit, Michigan. "As the preeminent media company targeting African Americans, BET makes history everyday. However, it is always appropriate to salute and honor those who give so much of themselves to help others in our community improve and grow," said Louis Carr, BET President of Broadcast Media Sales.


History Makers in the Making salutes African Americans in the fields of education, medicine, social services, government, entertainment, business and sports. Previous honorees include Bishop Arthur M. Brazier, Pastor Apostolic Church of God; Aaron Dworkin, Executive Director of The Sphinx Competition; Dr. Wilbert Jordan, HIV/AIDS medicine; Kwame Kilpatrick, Mayor of Detroit; and Kevin Liles, President Def Jam/Def Soul Records.


"Historically, African Americans -- customers, employees, suppliers and dealers -- have played a significant role in the success of GM," said Chris Robinson, Director of African-American Marketing for GM. "History Makers in the Making provides a great platform for us to honor those important contributions to our company by saluting leaders in the African-American community."



2004 HISTORY MAKERS IN THE MAKING HONOREES
Reginald Brass - Founder and President, "My Child Says Daddy"

Founded in 1989, My Child Says Daddy (MCSD) was established to address the issues and concerns of fathers seeking a more active role in raising their children. MCSD provides fathers workshops on parenting skills, divorce, parental rights and anger management/conflict resolution. One-on-one counseling and referrals for outside professional services are also provided. Reginald Brass also serves as Commissioner of the Los Angeles County Child Support Advisory Board.

Karen E. Jackson - Founder and National President "Sisters Network (R) Inc."

Following her own diagnosis of breast cancer, Karen Jackson established the 10-year-old "Sisters Network® Inc." to provide a warm and nurturing environment for African-American women coping with breast cancer, as well as to empower, educate, encourage and mobilize women about the importance of breast health awareness.

Sisters Network is the only national African- American breast cancer survivorship organization in the United States with 39 affiliate chapters and nearly 3,000 members. It is committed to increasing national and local attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the African-American community. Sisters Network will celebrate its 10th Anniversary at the 6th Annual National Breast Cancer Conference April 16th- 18th, in Richmond, VA.

William H. Gray III - President/ CEO - United Negro College Fund

(UNCF) William H. Gray III has been president and chief executive officer of The College Fund/UNCF since 1991 and has led the United Negro College Fund to new fundraising records, while cutting costs and expanding programs and services.

Among the initiatives launched under Mr. Gray's leadership are the Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute to research issues affecting African-American students from kindergarten through graduate school; the successful completion of a $280 million capital campaign; development of an $80 million Technology Enhancement Capital Campaign to bolster technology infrastructure of UNCF's member colleges and universities; and most noteworthy, raising $1.1 billion of the $2 billion raised by UNCF in its 58-year history -- representing over
50% of all funds raised since its existence.

Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie - Presiding Prelate of the 18th Episcopal District AME Church

In July 2000, Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie was elected bishop of the AME Church, the first female to hold such a position in the denomination's 213 year history. Bishop McKenzie is responsible for spiritual leadership and service for the South African countries of Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana and Mozambique encompassing 200 churches and 10,000 members. Her focus includes developing spiritual disciplines, strengthening the technological infrastructure, developing self-help projects and supporting education.

She has also started orphanages and parental-support systems for children losing parents to AIDS. Widely recognized as an expert on the theological and historical struggles of black women in the church, she has authored two books on this issue and wants to give increased support for the ministry of Black women throughout the world.

[SummerChild]

Congratulations to Bishop McKenzie. My mentor is a member of an affiliated church, AME Zion, and she has remarked about how great a speaker the Bishop is! Kudos!!

SC

[RBL]

I had never heard of this remarkable speaker until I saw her name floating around your forum. I am watching her right now on Tavis Smiley Presents: The State of Black America Forum on C-Span and she is extremely DYNAMIC.

Susan Taylor and Greg Mathis were going at it in a small, discreet way(idealism vs realism)

But anyway Bishop McKenzie is extremely awesome and I will be looking forward to hear her speak in the future

06

[AKA2D '91]

Originally posted by RBL
I had never heard of this remarkable speaker until I saw her name floating around your forum. I am watching her right now on Tavis Smiley Presents: The State of Black America Forum on C-Span and she is extremely DYNAMIC.

Susan Taylor and Greg Mathis were going at it in a small, discreet way(idealism vs realism)

But anyway Bishop McKenzie is extremely awesome and I will be looking forward to hear her speak in the future

06

My mother and I watched the first panel Saturday night. It lasted like 4 hours. However, I couldn't watch the 2nd panel, I fell asleep.

As usual, that Forum is always great!

Marva Collins is GREAT!

[delph998]

We're talking about Tavis Smiley's forum in the Alpha Room--the thread is called, The State of the Black Church. That was last year's topic. I want you all to post your comments!

[CrimsonTide4]

March 2, 2004
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Howard University Community
FROM: H. Patrick Swygert, President
SUBJECT: Charter Day Dinner 2004

On March 6, 2004, we will commemorate the 137th anniversary of the founding of Howard University at the 80th Annual Charter Day Dinner. This year's Corporate Chairperson is Mr. James G. O'Connor, Group Vice President, North America Marketing Sales and Service, Ford Motor Company. Dr. John E. Jacob, Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Trustees and Executive Vice President, Global Communications, Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc., is the Alumni Chairman.

During the Dinner, four alumni will be honored for outstanding contributions to their fields: Dr. Antoine M. Garibaldi, in the field of Education; The Right Reverend Vashti Murphy McKenzie, in the fields of Ministry and International Service; Dr. Richard K. Scher, in the fields of Medicine and Education; and Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., in the field of Ministry. The University will also honor Eli Lilly and Company with the 2004 Corporate Award. The University is proud of its long heritage of producing "Leadership for America and the Global Community"; the Charter Day Dinner is a true illustration of this legacy. For further information, please contact the Office of University Events & Special Projects at
202.238.2430. I look forward to sharing this great moment with the entire University community.

[Sweetthangdst]

Soror Bishop McKenzie is a very dynamic speaker!!!!!! If you are anywhere near the area, go!!!!

[CrimsonTide4]

Congrats SOROR VASHTI!!!

This morning TJMS interviewed Soror Vashti who has been elected PRESIDENT of the AME Bishops. This, of course, is a first for a WOMAN PRESIDENT and BLACK WOMAN PRESIDENT.

Once Tom Joyner updates his site, I can get you the audio link to hear the interview.

[CrimsonTide4]

Soror Vashti will be preaching there. You have to subscribe so I copied it in full

First female AME bishop to speak in Alcoa
By CHANDRA HARRIS, harrisc@knews.com
October 8, 2005


Vashti Murphy McKenzie began breaking the "stained-glass ceiling" during her 10-year tenure as the first woman pastor of an old-line AME church, Payne Memorial, in her hometown of Baltimore.

In 2000 she became the first female bishop to be elected in the 218-year history of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. She is prelate of the 13th Episcopal District, which includes Tennessee and Kentucky.

This woman of firsts will offer her words of encouragement at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Rest Haven Baptist Church in Alcoa as a part of the East Tennessee Annual Conference hosted by St. Paul AME Church in Alcoa.

McKenzie, who lives in Nashville, is quick to brush off credit for being "first" because "I represent all the other women who came before me that tried and failed or who weren't affirmed.

"I stand on their shoulders," she said in a phone interview.

Women who are breaking the mold of the all-male hierarchy of the AME church, founded in 1787, are "serving well, preparing themselves, equipping themselves and letting the Holy Spirit work through them," McKenzie said. "It isn't about gender."

Before she entered the ministry some 25 years ago, McKenzie worked as a deejay, reporter, television personality and a model.

McKenzie, who initially followed in the footsteps of her great-grandfather, who founded the Baltimore Afro-American Newspaper in 1892, said that growing up to be a writer "came just as naturally as breathing and drinking water."

"But God had other plans for me," she said.

The time spent in media work prepared McKenzie to take her message from the airwaves to the pulpit.

"Communicating is a part of preaching," she said.

Named one of the "15 Greatest African American Female Preachers" by Ebony magazine, the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority national chaplain doesn't forget her humble beginnings.

"When I first started, I was in two rural churches," she said.

Then she tended a flock that grew from 300 to more than 1,600 at Payne Memorial, she said.

"The lessons learned in the wilderness will keep you in the Promised Land," said McKenzie.

That's advice she not only applies to her own life but offers to others.

The author of three books, including "Journey to the Well," McKenzie aims to rebuild lives, churches and communities through ministries such as the Nehemiah Nation, a men's service ministry, and Living Well Everyday, a health- and wholeness-driven ministry.

The mother of three and wife of former National Basketball Association player Stan McKenzie, who serves as the supervisor of missions for the 13th district, said she finds balance in her life by making time for family, writing, reading and gardening.

There are seasons where "I engage myself, and other seasons that I step away to refuel, so I can continue to give," she said.

[Visionary22]

Soror Vashti is indeed an awesome women. When folks say you need to hear this women....YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS WOMEN. Her message is a powerful one. An earlier post by someone talks about her uncanny ability to use analogies. ...it's mind boggling. The sistah is BAD!