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African Americans have played important roles in the development of the United States; the recognition of their 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. Read more about Black History Month...

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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, 2007
A portion of the book on Methodist history that relates to Martin Luther King, Jr. Read more ...
Source: GBGM Mission News

Further Reflections on Black History Month

February 16, 2007
As 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 ...
Source: GBGM Mission News

Reflections on Black History Month: A Faithful Hope

February 9, 2007
It is custom and tradition to remember the ancestors and elders who have prepared our way. So it is with this in mind that I recall: Fannie Lou Hammer, Kwame Toure, Mary Mcleod Bethune, Sojurner Truth, Marcus Garvey, Muhammad Ali, Bell Hooks, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Billy Holiday, Ossie Davis, Assata Shakur, KRS One, Audre Lord, James Brown, Angela Davis, Martin & Malcolm, our mothers and grandmothers, our fathers and grandfathers. Read more ...
Source: GBGM Mission News

Reflections on Black History Month

February 1, 2007
Black History Month grew from a need for America to know and embrace the contributions that African Americans made to the formation and development of the country. Growing up and attending public schools in Alabama, I can not recall reading anything positive about African Americans in a history book. We were blessed with visionary teachers who went beyond the textbook and exposed us to information about black Americans who were making history. Read more ...
Source: GBGM Mission News

Read about Black History: Some Recommended Titles and Reviews

February 23, 2007
In keeping with the intent of Black History Month, Global Ministries encourages you to consider some books for reading, review, study and sharing. Read more ...
Source: GBGM Mission News