The Fight for Freedom

In the early stages of the American Civil War, Abraham Lincoln struggled to balance the political demands of abolitionists, northern Democrats, and the pro-slavery border states.  Each group was intent on destroying or maintaining the institution of slavery. Faced with this increased pressure and following a string of Union defeats, Lincoln determined the abolition of [...]

African-American Leaders Pray

Historically, African-American people have been known to be very spiritual. From the old negro spirituals sung during slavery, to using prayer as a catalyst for divine intervention during the civil rights movement, spirituality and spiritual practice have shaped the lives of many African-Americans, from the troubled past to our hopeful present. The Ascension Blog would [...]

Why Egypt’s Uprising Matters To Black History

Today marks the start of Black History Month.  African-American history is celebrated in the classroom and in our daily lives during the month of February. The state of Egypt is important to the African Diaspora because of the link to Egypt. Ancient Egypt is often cited as one of the starting points of human civilization, yet [...]