The project examined the impact of African-American churches on important public issues and debates within American society over the last 30 years. It was designed to facilitate research and dialogue about the impact of African-American churches on public policy and public discourse. The project also provided scholars, teachers, church leaders, public officials and community activists with research for publications, instruction and deliberations related to public policy and the church's evolving role in American society. The project was supported by a grant from The Pew Charitable Trusts.
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
Martin Luther King, Jr.
"Whatever you do, strive to do it so well that no man living and no man dead, and no man yet to be born can do it any better."
Benjamin Elijah Mays
"A Dream is the bearer of a new possibility, the enlarged horizon, the great hope."
Howard Thurman
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."
Martin Luther King, Jr.
"It is not what you keep, but what you give that makes you happy."
Benjamin Elijah Mays
"Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."
Howard Thurman
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
Martin Luther King, Jr.
"As we face the unpredictable future, have faith that man and God will assist us all the way."
Benjamin Elijah Mays
"At the core of life is a hard purposefulness, a determination to live."
Howard Thurman
"Ultimately a great nation is a compassionate nation. No individual or nation can be great if it does not have a concern for the least of these."
Martin Luther King, Jr.
