Every life is precious to God, and all human beings deserve equal protection under the law. Tragically, some lives are still valued less than others. The Douglass Leadership Institute mourns the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and the countless other African Americans whom our country failed to protect. We have come so far, but there is much…
The White House Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2020 PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP REMAINS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING CRITICAL RELIEF FOR AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESSES, WORKERS, AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS What You Need To Know President Trump’s Coronavirus Response Efforts “Throughout this crisis, my Administration has taken unprecedented actions to rush economic relief to our citizens.” – President…
Coronavirus-related tax changes that will affect many Americans and many businesses are already on the table or about to be served up. As this column was written, Congress was working on a huge new coronavirus relief bill that will surely include a massive economic-stimulus package, and probably lots of tax changes too. Here, I’ll cover coronavirus-related tax changes that are…
A coalition of statewide African American Faith Leaders Support Lt. Governor Dan Forest statement on Planned Parenthood Greensboro, NC: On January 22, 2020, a diverse statewide coalition of African American pastors and faith leaders are announcing their support for Lt. Governor Dan Forest statement on the racist history of Planned Parenthood and its dangers to minority communities today. “It is…
By Reverend Dean Nelson Frederick Douglass, born 200 years ago in 1818, was never completely sure of his father’s identity. All he knew for certain was that his father was a white man who had raped his mother. Yet Douglass would become a loving, devoted father of five, who remained actively involved in the lives of his children and grandchildren…
We did it! Last week, we successfully gathered over 400 ministry leaders in Washington DC as part of Family Research Council’s National Pastors’ Briefing. Challenged and equipped to better serve their congregations and transform their communities, these men and women of God are poised to help change the culture. The Douglass Leadership Institute helped make the FRC event a huge…