Rev. Millicent Collins

Rev. Millicent Collins, Noted Vocalist and Choir Director, Passes Away

The community lost a dedicated soldier for the Lord with the passing of the Rev. Millicent Jeanette Collins. A talented choral director and vocalist, she died on May 20, following a brief illness. Rev. Collins was acclaimed throughout the AME Church, especially in Southern California, for her service to several congregations including Ward AME Church in Los Angeles and First AME Church of Compton. Most recently, she shared her talents in multiple capacities at Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church in L.A. Working closely with her dear friend, BKCAME Pastor Mary S. Minor, Rev. Collins oversaw the children’s and youth ministry, taught

Brookins-Kirkland AME Holds Youth Gospel Explosion

Several youth choirs, musician, soloists and praise dancers from local churches participated in Youth Gospel Explosion at Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church on July 22. The BKCAME Young People’s Division sponsored the event in the church sanctuary located at 3719 W. Slauson Blvd., in Los Angeles. The theme was “We Have the Victory” based on Romans 8:35-38. will participate.