Stories & Commentaries

Black History Month Feature Articles

February 15, 2017 | Silver Spring, MD | North American Division

In recognition of Black History Month in the United States, below are links to articles on African-American Adventists who have impacted their country and their world. These articles, which reference just a few outstanding Adventist "pioneers," are from a variety of sources.

CD Brooks

North American Division:

Trailblazing Evangelist C. D. Brooks Passes to Rest in Jesus

C.D. Brooks: A Life Sketch

On Holy Ground with Admiral Black (featured in Adventists in the News/NewsPoints)

Adventist Review:

Who’s That Adventist Woman Beside Martin Luther King, Jr.?

Nine Children Face an Angry Town: An Interview with Terrence Roberts, One of the "Little Rock Nine"

The Freedom Fighter a Nation Nearly Forgot

A Journey and a March

Shine On! — Lena Nozizwe

Brad: A Life of Service

What’s in Your Hand? eHuddle Inspires Attendees Toward Creative Evangelism

From February 26 to 28, nearly 200 pastors and other leaders gathered at Camp Kulaqua in High Springs, Florida, for the 2024 eHuddle, an annual evangelism and leadership think tank hosted by the North American Division’s (NAD) Ministerial Association. Thousands more tuned in via Facebook and YouTube.

Young Adult LIFE Tour Coming to Portland, Oregon

Many of our local churches love their young adults but are at a loss as to where to begin a thriving ministry with them. The North Pacific Union Young Adult LIFE Tour stop intends to bring insights and relevant, doable steps toward building a flourishing young adult ministry now. The tour’s next stop will be in Portland, Oregon, from April 19-20, 2024, at the Pleasant Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Mardian J. Blair, Former CEO of AdventHealth, Passes to His Rest

Mardian J. Blair, who led AdventHealth (formerly Adventist Health System) from 1984 until 2000, passed away on March 26 at the age of 92 in Apopka, Florida. Blair leaves behind a profound impact on the organization and in faith-based health care, particularly during a time of significant change in the health care industry.

It Is Written Conducts Alaska Evangelism and Mission Trip

This spring, It Is Written will conduct a mission trip and evangelistic campaign in Alaska, culminating in the Revelation Today: Hope for Humanity series. At the end of March, a mission team of 70 volunteers are serving in Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, and Bethel, the largest rural community. The evangelistic series begins April 5.

Pacific Union College Gains Approval to Expand Nursing Program to Sonora

Pacific Union College (PUC) recently announced that it received state approval for a new nursing training partnership with Adventist Health Sonora. The PUC education center will further the college’s goals of growing its nursing program and help meet the rising need for highly qualified healthcare professionals in the Tuolumne County area.