American Bible Society has a legacy of working within the African American community to spread God’s Word. Learn more. In 1900, the leaders of American Bible Society responded to the new situations created by the Supreme Court’s “separate but equal” decision in 1896 and the uneven distribution in… Read More

He was an early church father and a contemporary of the apostle John. But what did Clement do and why is he important? Find out now. Clement of Rome is one of the earliest apostolic fathers of the Church. He lived during the time immediately after the apostles of… Read More

Saint Frances, who became the first American saint, had a heart for the poor and brokenhearted. Her compassion touched orphans, students and families in Italy and the United States. First American Saint Maria Francesca Cabrini was born in Lombardi, Italy on July 15, 1850, the youngest of thirteen children. Read More

As a congressman and pastor Powell spearheaded government reform projects that fought poverty and injustice. Born to a middle-class family in 1908, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. was educated in the New York City public school systems, and later attended Colgate University. As a young man, he was concerned about… Read More

Throughout its history, the mission of American Bible Society has benefited from the work of many African Americans. Read more about this history. The Bible has played a significant role in African-American religious experience. It has been a foundation for devotion and spirituality and, for many, a primary… Read More

King’s legacy of non-violent protest has influenced generations of Americans. Use these meditations to further engage with King’s message. The following meditations recall the dream and vision of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His was a dream embedded in his faith in God and in Jesus’… Read More

Harriet Tubman is most famous for helping over 300 people escape from slavery. But she also spied for the Union army, spoke for women’s rights and accepted a medal from Queen Victoria of England. Read more about Tubman’s accomplishments here. Harriet Ross Tubman was often referred to in African American… Read More

Douglass was a powerful advocate for freedom and equality before and after the Civil War. Read more about his life and legacy here. Frederick Douglass was born in 1817 in Maryland. As a young boy, he was taught to read by his mistress who kept him as a house… Read More