History

March 9, 2024

Celebrating Her Story: Diverse Women of the Bible Who Shaped History

The Bible is filled with stories of remarkable women who defied expectations, displayed unwavering faith, and hadkey roles in shaping history.  The post Celebrating Her Story: […]
January 19, 2024

Celebrate Black History Month With a Deck of Inspiration: Top Picks of Black History Playing Cards

Black history playing cards are reimagined with illustrations and facts showcasing influential figures, pivotal moments, and enduring themes. The post Celebrate Black History Month With a […]
January 3, 2024

Will Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s New Black History Museum Tell the Truth?

A DeSantis-empowered task force will recommend planning and administration for what would be Florida’s ever state-run Black history museum. The post Will Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s […]
September 18, 2023

Pastor Kevin Smith Is First Black Man in SBC Org’s History to Serve as Chairperson

Florida pastor Kevin Smith is the new chairperson of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. The post Pastor Kevin Smith Is […]
September 10, 2023

Black Churches Fight Florida’s Whitewashing of US History in Sunday School, Sermons and Bible Study

Black churches have organized to educate the public about Black history, challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “watering down” of U.S. history. The post Black Churches Fight Florida’s […]
July 28, 2023

DeSantis’ ‘War on Woke’ Similar to Attempts by Other Countries to Deny and Rewrite History

The tactics that Gov. Ron DeSantis is using to censor the teaching of American history in Florida look a lot like those seen in Russia. The […]
February 23, 2023

‘A Nashville Legacy’ Is a Feel-Good Hallmark Mahogany Movie Celebrating Black Music History

“A Nashville Legacy” Hallmark movie cast includes Andrea Lewis, Pooch Hall, Stan Shaw, and Roz Ryan. The Mahogany movie premieres Feb. 26. The post ‘A Nashville […]
January 15, 2023

God and Guns Often Go Together In US History — This Course Examines Why

Many Christians have viewed America as a divinely inspired nation — an idea that often served to sanction violence. The post God and Guns Often Go […]
September 10, 2022

Cherokee Nation Reckons With Its History of Slavery In New Exhibit

The Cherokee National History Museum opened a new exhibit about the Cherokee Freedmen, or the Black people once enslaved by the tribe. The post Cherokee Nation […]