Key reasons advanced by southern church leaders

To understand the island nation’s crisis and what the church must do now, start with what we didn’t do.

They often risked floggings to worship God.

The story of early African-American Christianity proves the power of the Resurrection against oppression.

Reformed slave trader

Antislavery politician

Scholars and authors reflect on the significance of African American leaders in the church.

The "Moses" of Her People

The great abolitionist spoke words of rebuke—and hope—to a slaveholding society.

There are no easy answers to the spiritual’s convicting questions.