Overview Embark upon a revolutionary journey with THE LONG MARCH FOR UNITY & JUSTICE, a monumental statewide endeavor to reclaim the power of “WE THE PEOPLE.” Join us in September 2024 as we travel the diverse landscapes of the great state of NC, lifting our voices to make visible our desire for transformation and healing.
Beloved Community Center's Co-Executive Directors, Rev. Nelson Johnson, and Joyce Hobson Johnson spoke in support of POOR & MARGINALIZED NORTH CAROLINIANS at the “Moral March on Raleigh and to the Polls” with the North Carolina Poor People’s Campaign on Saturday, March 2. Over 5,000 gathered outside the General Assembly, representing the diversity of streamlets that
BCC Co-Executive Directors, Rev. Nelson Johnson and Mrs. Joyce Hobson Johnson are featured in Essence's latest Jan/Feb BLACK LOVE issue. From their roots in the Civil Rights Movement to surviving challenges, their enduring bond is a beacon of love, justice, and inspiration. The interview was coordinated in Oct '23 and written by Dominique Fluker, with
SEAN RAYFORD/GETTY IMAGES) We here at the Beloved Community Center are deeply saddened and heartbroken by the horrific shooting that took place in Jacksonville, Florida last month. Our prayers and condolences go out to their grieving families, and to the entire city and community as they continue seeking answers and healing in the aftermath
https://youtu.be/DxFp5KCYsM4 The conclusion of the 2nd Annual NC-Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation Commission Summit (Oct. 25-28, 2023) stands as both an honor and a source of joy. The event wove together a diverse tapestry of students, workers, interfaith clergies, and national and international leaders at Bennett College for Women, uniting under the shared ideals
By John Luke Farah The Greensboro bus with the Black Patriots wrap on display at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. Photo by Bernetiae Reed. “Can it be done by July 4?” B. Bernitiae Reed said to Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Johnson. “It’ll be tight,” Johnson said. After the murder of George Floyd on
By Rev. Nelson Johnson It is becoming clearer each day that our nation is trapped in what looks like a slow-motion train wreck. Our state and nation are in a dangerous period! The flood of claims and counterclaims from a divided nation is manifesting itself in growing falsehoods, growing confusion, growing fear, growing division, and
By Rev. Nelson Johnson The recent rash of U.S. Supreme Court decisions is deeply troubling from a political perspective and even more troubling from a moral perspective. There has been a lot of discussion recently of “weaponizing” the FBI and the U.S. Justice Department, regarding the investigation and charges brought against Former President Donald Trump.
Over the past year, we’ve made several additions to the Beloved Community Center (BCC) Team. We would like to take this opportunity to introduce new members and highlight the team as we look forward to finishing 2023 strong. Rev. NELSON JOHNSON and JOYCE HOBSON JOHNSON, Co-Executive Directors, founded BCC in 1991 after over 30 years
On Wednesday, June 28, we had the privilege of attending the City of Greensboro Celebration, celebrating human rights, and recognizing the recipients of the 2023 Morningside & Mosaic Awards. Reverend Nelson Johnson, BCC's Co-Executive Director, delivered a moving speech honoring the scholarship recipients and paying tribute to the victims of the 1979 Greensboro Massacre. The
