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AI History/Mission

Founded in 2009 by Rev. H. Roger Mills Jr. Ahern, Inc., is an African American communication ministry that reaches outside of one community and touches other communities.
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AI Programs

We are proud of our two signature programs, AI Daps Awards and AI Hall of Legacy, which honor the achievements of African Americans.
Rev. Cecil Mills Jr., Board Vice-Chairman
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AI News

I am pleased to present our board’s news and activities, as I remain committed to upholding its integrity through transparency.
Mrs. Vivian Releford, Board Chairman
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AI Events

Rev. Cecil Mills Jr. will observe his 31st Pastoral Anniversary on March 16, 2025. He and Kathy will observe their 42nd Wedding Anniversary on March 20, 2025.
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Upcoming Events

Elder Ventrus Norfolk 30th Pastoral Anniversary, Sun., March 16, 2025.

Rev. Lester Lattany 6th Pastoral Anniversary, Sun., March 16, 2025

Bethel District Baptist Association Annual Choir Day, Sunday, March 30, 2025,

Canaan Baptist Church of Christ 45th Anniversary, Sun., April 6, 2025

Rev. Jesse Jones Jr. 3rd Pastoral Anniversary, Sun., April 6, 2025

Rev. John Jones 2nd Pastoral Anniversary, Sunday, April 13, 2025

Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025
Good Friday, April 18, 2025
Resurrection Sunday, April 20, 2025

Rev Dr. William Reid 32nd Pastoral Anniversary, Sun., April 27, 2025,

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Ahern Eagle

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Cover Story

Hasson Street Christian Church in Rogersville, Tennessee observed Black History Month with four consecutive Sundays honoring local African Americans

Meet Ken & Donna Wheeler, The Dynamic Duo of Professional Tuckers; Angela Jackson, Hawkins County Special Educator Supervisor; Mother & Son, Dr. Doris and Bob Haywood, Educator and Sportscaster; and Elder Stella Gudger, Minister and Community Activist. Read more

Featured Article

Book Review Club Celebrates 85 Years

On March 4, 1940, nine Black women gathered in the home of Mayme Dogan to organize the Book Club Review. For over eight decades, the organization has read and reviewed thousands of books, purchased books for Knoxville College, and have contributed to the United Negro College Fund, Child and Family Services, Project Grad, The Love Kitchen, The Faith Coalition, and the East Knox Lions Club. Read more

By Vivian Shipe, AE Staff Reporter | Mar. 2025 | Photo by Vickie Johnson

Articles

Black Reflection
When Rejection Stings
There is not a human being living who has not experienced rejection in life, be it from family, coworkers, schoolmates, friends, church family, etc. Rejection is commonplace, … Read more

By Mrs. Jacqueline H. Jones, AE Staff Writer | March 2025

Black Health
WARNING: Cancer-Causing Toxins Found in Popular Hair Braids
A new investigation by Consumer Reports is raising alarming questions about how braiding can be harmful to your health. Read more at blackdoctor.org/warning-cancer-causing-toxins-found-in-popular-hair-braids/

By Dr. Phillip Gould, BlackDoctor.org | Mar. 4, 2025

Black Perspective
Our Struggles
We’ve all struggled with our faith at times. It’s never a good state to be in. So, if you think this subject grabs your attention, then this article is meant just for you. Struggles come from time to time to make us stronger. Read more

By Rev. Dr. Charlotte Comage, AE Staff Writer | Mar. 2025

Finance 101
Marriage Finances: Discussing Finances with Your Spouse
Conflicts about money are the leading cause of marital strife and, ultimately, divorce. Last month, we introduced steps to achieving a healthy relationship with your spouse when it comes to finances. Read more

By First Horizon Contributor | March. 2025

This Month in Black History

During her lifetime, Miss Willie Vany Irvin provided educational leadership for four decades in Hamblen County. Her Legacy includes being the principal and classroom teacher from 1940 to 1966 at Miller Boyd School, Pineville, Tennessee.

By Kamora Hunt, Black in Appalachia Contributor

Black Lifestyle: Senior Birthday

Clara Osborne, Morristown, TN, observed her 91st birthday on March 7, 2025. Clara is a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Morristown.

By Amy Roper, BMBC Sec. | March 2025

Black Education

Morehouse School of Medicine Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence in Health Equality

By Jessica Daniels, BlackDoctor.org Contributor | Feb. 10, 2025

Black Religion

On Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Young’s Memorial AME Zion Church in New Market, Tennessee, Kathy Williams, the Choir Director, and musicians Patrick Ledford, Randy Cotner, and Tommy Ledford were celebrated for their exceptional contributions.

Black News: Sports

Autumn Lockwood, The Philadelphia Eagles’ Assistant Sports Performance Coach, etched her name in history by becoming the first NFL Black woman coach to win a Super Bowl—Super Bowl 59 in 2025. In 2023, she became the first NFL Black woman to coach in a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl 57 in 2023.

In Memoriam

Edye Ellis, 81, the first Black anchor at WBIR in Knoxville, Tennessee, and a highly regarded figure among anchors during the 1980s and 1990s, passed away in Chicago, Illinois, on March 3, 2025. Ellis commenced her career with WBIR in 1982.

Photos of The Month

First Spouse of The Month

Mrs. Lessia Jackson is the first lady of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Newport, Tennessee. She is the wife of Rev. Clifton Jackson Sr., the senior pastor of Macedonia.

Lessia is retired from the State of Tennessee Department of Human Resources.

The Jacksons are the parents of four children, eleven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

By Sherry Carr, AE Contributor | March 2025 | Photo by Rev. Roger Mills

Mrs. Congeniality

Mrs. Gail Deadrick, a pleasant and charming lady from Kingsport, TN, displays her African American colors with this stylish light blue and black pantsuit at Central Baptist Church Black History Soul Food Dinner.

Gail is a retired nurse, a member of Lyons Chapel AME Zion Church, New Canton, TN, and Johnson City District President of the WHOMS of the AME Zion East Tennessee-Virginia District of the Mid-Atlantic Conference.

By Rev. Roger Mills, AE Publisher | March 2025 | Photo by Rev. Mills

Mr. GQ

In this photo, Sydney Adams, a deacon at Friendship Baptist Church in Johnson City, TN, looks happy. He’s rocking a bright red suit with a black shirt and a stylish red and black vest. He’s also got a matching tie, a black flower, and a pocket handkerchief that pulls everything together. To top it off, he’s wearing cool black and red two-tone shoes.

Deacon Adams has been married to Lisa for 37 years. Together, they share four children and four grandchildren.

By Cathy Walker, AE Reporter | Mar. 2025 | Photo by Cathy Walker