Black History

A Tribute to Rosa Parks: Mother of Civil Rights (1913-2005)
Anonymous

Rosa Lee McCauley Parks changed America by refusing to give a white man her seat on an Alabama bus in December 1955. Events following this action led to the Supreme Court decision to desegregate the Montgomery bus system and put an end to "Jim Crow" laws segregating blacks and whites from using the same facilities throughout the South.

African American Accomplishment
by Alex Person

African American Accomplishment must continue, operating in its historic spirit of creativity, invention and strength.

Amazing Journey of John Perkins, The (part 1)
by Roberta Rand

In honor of Black History Month, we revisit a painful chapter in America's history — the era of southern racism — through the eyes of a man who endured it. John Perkins' story chronicles the horrors and the hope of a black man healed of his own hate by the Lord Jesus Christ.

Amazing Journey of John Perkins, The (part 2)
by Roberta Rand

In part 2, John Perkins begins a new life in California. Obsessively driven to succeed in a white man's world, John attains material goals, only to find that the pain of his emotional wounds is as real and raw as ever . . . until the day he walks into Bethlehem Christ Holiness Church.

Amazing Journey of John Perkins, The (part 3)
by Roberta Rand

John moves his family back to Mississippi, where he founds a child evangelism outreach and becomes a leader in the burgeoning civil rights movement — until enraged white supremacists hatch a plot to silence John's voice once and for all . . .

Black Church History
compiled by Kim Flynn

The Black Church is an integral part of Black culture and provides a foundation that generations have depended on to help them in the midst of trials and celebration.

Break the Barrier
by Kim Simmons

Sometimes, crossing boundaries can give us the opportunity and the freedom to succeed.

Daring to Dream Along with Martin Luther King
by H. B. London

True integration is not an event or an occurrence.

Empowered by Color: Biographies of African Americans
by Kim Simmons

I am often amazed at the sacrifice given in order that I might have the opportunity to walk on the same side of the street as my white counterpart, drink from the same fountain, use the front door or even hold a simple job as a cashier. By positively contributing to the black culture, many brave men and women were effective in enriching my faith, developing cultural heritage and adding to America's history.

Father of Black History, The
Anonymous

According to Dr. Carter G. Woodson, "We should not cease to pay tribute to Abraham Lincoln as the 'Savior of the Country;' but we should ascribe praise also to the 178,975 Negroes who had to be mustered into the service of the Union before it could be preserved and who, by their heroism, demonstrated that they were entitled to freedom and citizenship."

First Lady of Civil Rights, The
by Jimmy Gill

Although much of her life was spent supporting and continuing the work of her husband, Coretta Scott King left her own indelible mark on society as a true advocate in the fight for justice and equality.

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Black Family Issues

African American Outreach
by Alex Person

I have been extremely blessed to have a mentor in my life. My former pastor did a tremendous job of nurturing me in the ministry. He counseled, prayed and shared his vision of ministry with me.

African-American Outreach
by Alex Person

With approximately 38 million black citizens in our nation today, Focus on the Family has launched an outreach to this community.

But the Grass Is So Green ...
by Todd Gaddis

"You should see the church they attend," Lucille said, armed with bulletin and newsletter. Creases formed across my brow as celebration gave way to comparisons — a trap that had sprung too many times.

Couple Married for Seventy Years
by Alex Person

Not only do the Delamars testify to the goodness of what the Lord has done in their lives, they know and understand how dependent they are on Him, constantly focusing on dependence in Christ for life.

Doing Life Together
by Kim Flynn

I want to be successful, but how am I going to do it, and what does that mean? What do I want to do with my life, and how am I going to reach this vague goal?

Football, Faith and Family
by Jesse Florea

Sportscaster James Brown says seeking God's perfect will has made him a winner in the game of life.

Golden Dreams
by Lisa Ann Cockrel

Olympian Vonetta Flowers shares how God opened the path to fulfilling her athletic dreams.

How to Help a Child Struggling with Racial Identity
By Dr. Bill

My 8-year-old granddaughter is the child of a white mother and black father. She often struggles with her "color," and I haven't found any information about helping biracial children deal with such issues. Do you have advice for our family?

Neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson
by Plugged In Editors

Reading can teach you much about life and attitudes — if you let it.

Who Ministers to the Minister?
by Kathi Mills

How can we effectively encourage hurting people when our own tanks are empty? The truth is that we can’t — and we don’t have to.

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Black Pastor Issues

Give Hope
by Alex Person

God often turn mourning into joy. Isaiah is one of our greatest examples.

Hearing the Voice of God
by Rev. Danny Tucker

When working with other people, especially those of another ethnic group, always remember to follow the principles set down in God's word.

Let the Children Come
by Alex Person

Jesus loves children for the clarity of faith they carry toward him.

Reaching the African American Pastor
By Alex Person

Focus on the Family's African-American Outreach reaches out to pastors in support of the black community.

Shepherd's Covenant Encourager
by H. B. London

We need to reach beyond our grasp and trust God for that which might seem impossible.