It’s that time of year when we are expected to indulge in the depth and breadth of our history. Given the arduous and diverse nature of our history, whether shaped in the United States, or other places of origin, it can be a call beyond remembering. Our history, with its narrative rooted in the Southern…
The commemoration of Black History Month in the United States began with the vision of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, the Journal of Negro History and spearheaded ‘Negro History Week’ to promote the heritage and contributions of people of African ancestry in the United…
Pete Seeger, singer, songwriter and social activist, died Monday, Jan. 27 at the age of 94. He played a crucial role in adapting and popularizing “We Shall Overcome,” an anthem of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement that many congregations will sing during Black History Month. Click here for full article.
The 3 M’s – Mahatma, Martin, and Mandela by Bishop Minerva Carcaño | January 20, 2014 “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” – Martin Luther King Jr. This year as we give God thanks for the life and incredible and transformative justice witness of Dr. Martin…