![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Martin Luther King, Jr, Fannie Lou Hamer, Bernice Johnson Reagon, and Medgar Evers, to name a few, who embraced activism and faith - particularly with a focus in the South. As conscious Black public theologians rooted in the Black prophetic tradition, we honor Rev. Newton, who exemplified extraordinary resilience in sociopolitical mobilization. We are inspired by Marcus Garvey, Assata Shakur, and Huey P. This narrative of resilience, woven into the fabric of Black history, beckons us to channel our energies toward building a society where we stand up for one another with unwavering resolve.ĭuring this commemorative month that emerged from the 1970s struggle for Black liberation, we honor our ancestors and elders, fallen freedom fighters and political prisoners, who had the courage to stand strong and firm in the face of immense danger. Black Power, a potent sociopolitical movement rooted in the ideas of self-determination and communal upliftment, emerges as a beacon of inspiration. The timeliness of the Montgomery Riverfront Uprising occurring during the month often referred to as “ Black August” serves as a poignant reminder of the legacy of freedom fighters who’ve valiantly sacrificed their lives and personal liberty in the pursuit of Black liberation and Black Power. Several people have been charged in the large fight on the dock captured on video by numerous spectators. The entrance to the Alabama riverfront in downtown Montgomery, Alabama, where the riverboat The Harriott docks. ![]()
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