Black August: Remembering the Past, Renewing Our Commitment to Justice

Black August began in California prisons during the late 1970s to honor Black freedom fighters, particularly George Jackson, and to remember those who struggled against racial oppression and injustice. Today, it is observed through study, reflection, community service, and a renewed commitment to justice and human dignity.

While Black August is rooted in the Black freedom struggle, its message also calls us to recognize injustices that persist today. Recent reports have raised concerns about conditions in immigrant detention centers in Georgia. As followers of Christ, we are called to honor the God-given dignity of every person and to work for justice, compassion, and hope for all.

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