Rev. Jackson Lifted All of Us Higher
By Ben Jealous Guest Column One of the great strengths of our movement is that our leaders do more than inspire young people — they keep the door open for them. The leaders who carried […]
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Jesse Jackson Passes but He Kept Hope Alive
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor The Reverend Jesse Jackon passed away on February 17, 2026, as his family announced: “Profound sadness, the family of Reverend Jess Jackson, Sr. , an iconic figure in the […]
A Prophet for Justice: Honoring the Life and Legacy of the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
United Women in Faith, the General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR), and the General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) join the people of The United Methodist Church and communities across the nation and […]
DC Black Church Initiative Is Gracefully Asking DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton to Resign
Your time has come! The DC Black Church Initiative (NBCI) is a coalition of African American faith communities that works to eradicate racial disparities, gracefully asking DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton to resign. At 82, you […]
The National Civil Rights Museum Announces 34th Freedom Award Honorees
Special to The Truth The National Civil Rights Museum is proud to announce the distinguished honorees for the 34th Freedom Award, recognizing their exceptional contributions to civil and human rights. The Museum’s signature event, the […]
DC Black Church Initiative Is Gracefully Asking DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton to Resign
Your time has come! The DC Black Church Initiative (NBCI) is a coalition of African American faith communities that works to eradicate racial disparities, gracefully asking DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton to resign. At 82, you […]
What Is Juneteenth? How Did It Start? What Is Its Legacy?
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. Dating back to 1865, 160 years ado, it was on June 19 that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at […]
Lost Black History – Bishop Richard Allen
By Don Valentine Guest Column Witness the final insult that birthed the AME Church: “You must leave this section now.” “Wait until the prayer is over and I will go,” softly replied the Black man, […]
Ten Juneteenth Facts
Fact #1: Following the issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, not all enslaved people immediately found freedom. The Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in states then in rebellion against the United States. Union troops operating […]
3 Ways to Celebrate and Enjoy National Parks This Spring
Special to The Truth From the geysers of Yellowstone to the lush forests of the Great Smoky Mountains, the country’s more than 400 National Parks are a national treasure. Here are three ways to celebrate […]