Black History Month continues, and this week we turn our attention to Black clergy whose voices shaped both the church and the culture.

Before we dive into history, we start with a lighter question that takes us back to the preachers who influenced us growing up. Some answers may surprise you.

Then we explore three powerful and very different figures. One saw the beauty of Christ in the middle of injustice and helped shape a movement from behind the scenes. Another became known as a steady, Scripture-centered voice in an era often drawn to spectacle. The third remains one of the most recognized and debated names connected to civil rights and ministry.

This episode isn’t just about history. It’s about legacy, influence, and how we remember leaders. It’s about the power of preaching, the weight of conviction, and the complicated stories behind public ministry.

You may walk away with a new name to study, a new book to read, or a new perspective to consider.

Books Mentioned:

• Jesus and the Disinherited
• A Dream Deferred: The Jesse Jackson Story

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