SPECIAL ANTHOLOGY PROJECT

The Lamp Oil of Black Women and African Methodism 

Metropolitan AME (D.C.)

 An anthology curating the voice and spirit of Black women and girls, to be a document of historic and prophetic value that will inspire, comfort and edify this generation and the generations to come. This volume collects reflections, prayers, poetry, and testimonies from contributors ranging from age 7 to 97 at Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church in Washington, D.C. Their writings center the work of liberation along the principles of justice, equity, and truth; the sacred relationships within family, sisterhood, and humanity; and spiritual transformations rooted in joy, grace, hope and peace.   Edited by Dr. Dora Muhammad.  

The first collection in a series of women's anthologies across the 20 districts of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church.

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The Lamp Oil of Black Women and Islam  

The  Lamp Oil of Black Women Anthology series expands with volumes of collections from women in the Nation of Islam. The themes for the collection of writings continue to center the work of liberation along the principles of justice, equity, and truth; the sacred relationships within family, sisterhood, and humanity; and spiritual transformations rooted in joy, grace, hope and peace. Launched July 1, 2026 in honor of the life of Khadijah Farrakhan, the First Lady of the Nation of Islam, upon her transition back to Allah (God), and her contribution to the exquisite wisdom of Mothers of the Faithful shared with all.

.   Edited by Dr. Dora Muhammad.

A series of women's anthologies across the 9 regions of the Nation of Islam.

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