Last Saturday, April 12, we completed our second Walk Together Community Meeting in Asheville, NC. These gatherings create space to reflect on what’s happening on the ground since the Long March—covering advocacy efforts, community support, pressing concerns, and next steps. In Asheville, we discussed a range of local issues, including hate speech in public schools,
1943-2025 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Rev. Dr. Nelson N. Johnson of Greensboro, North Carolina. Rev. Johnson was the founding pastor of Faith Community Church (retired) and Founding Co-Executive Director of The Beloved Community Center of Greensboro. As Rev. Johnson often communicated,” We, the people, must strive to walk
New Date: Tuesday, Feb 4, 2025, 6:00PM St. Matthews United Methodist Church. 600 E Florida St, Greensboro, NC 2740 Featuring grounding techniques, small group dialogues, and creative activities to foster unity and reflection. We encourage you to wear or bring something that reflects your culture. Thank you for your continued belief in and support of
From The Long March to the Polls, then the Summit Is your voting Plan finalized? North Carolina allows any voter to request a ballot by mail. Don't forget you can register in person during early voting: Oct 17 - Nov 2. You can also vote in person in North Carolina during early voting and Election
IN MEMORIAM - The Beloved Community Center Mourns the Loss of Board Member Willie Mason Jones, Jr. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our cherished board member, Willie Mason Jones, Jr., who was laid to rest on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Willie, born on May 22, 1952, in Richmond, VA,
Photo by Tomeka Sinclair | The Laurinburg Exchange Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make THE LONG MARCH FOR UNITY & JUSTICE a success. Your dedication, voice, and participation have made a real impact. Together, we've taken important steps toward unity and positive change, and we couldn't have done it without
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
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
