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Foreword by Maggie Jackson, a director of the General Board of Global Ministries, Professor and Director of the School of Social Work at Cleveland State University and trustee of Northwestern College, Africa University, and the Methodist Theological School of Ohio.
African Americans have played important roles in the development of America; the recognition of our roles in growth and development from a historical perspective is an important step in celebrating the contributions of individuals and the collective changes the African American community has brought about.
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PBS Resources
African American World is "your guide to African American history and culture."Africans in America explores America's journey through slavery.
The African-American Odyssey: A Library of Congress Resource
Topics include: A Quest for Full Citizenship, Frederick Douglass Papers, Jackie Robinson and Other Baseball Highlights, Born in Slavery: Narratives from the Federal Writers' Project, From Slavery to Freedom: A Pamphlet Collection. Visit the Library of Congress Site
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Last Speech
Musical Celebrations of Black History Month
The Global Praise Program offers many resources featuring black hymn composers, preachers and performers. As The United Methodist Church observes Black History Month each February, consider incorporating these resources into your congregations celebrations. Read more ...
Black History Month Selection of Global Praise Music
The Global Praise Program offers many resources featuring black hymn composers, preachers and performers. Read more ...King's Gospel Message: Love Your Enemies
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of God in heaven.… Be perfect, therefore, as God is perfect.” (Matthew 5:43-45, 48) Read More ...Source: UMW
Thoughts Upon Slavery By John Wesley
Read several points made by John Wesley. Read more ...John Wesley's Letter to William Wilberforce
The last letter that John Wesley wrote was to William Wilberforce, a man who had been converted under Wesley's ministry and who was a member of Parliament. The letter concerns his opposition to slavery and encouragement for Wilberforce to take action for change. Parliament finally outlawed England's participation in the slave trade in 1807. The year 2007 marked the 200th anniversary of the the abolition of British-US slave trade. Read more ...Racial Protests in the U.S. - Excerpts from Mirror and Beacon: The History of Mission on The Methodist Church, 1939-1968
January 12, 2007A portion of the book on Methodist history that relates to Martin Luther King, Jr. Read more ...
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Further Reflections on Black History Month
February 16, 2007As we enter into a time of reflecting on Black History, it has become more apparent to me how important it is to remember the reasons for this month. Some, including myself, have argued, "Why only one month?" If you enumerate the activities of any race of people, certainly you couldn't do it in one month. But as I have participated in the ministry of the General Board of Global Ministries, I have been exposed to the numerous ministries around the world, and have come to see the need for a connection with human history, even if it is for this one month. Read more ...
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