February 17th 2025.
On President's Day, a powerful rally will take place in Washington D.C. as black ministers, joined by leaders from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and their congregation, come together to protest against the Trump Administration. The event will be led by Bishop Reginald T. Jackson, who was recently appointed as the Presiding Prelate of the Second Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Alongside him, other prominent religious leaders such as Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner, CEO and co-founder of the Skinner Leadership Institute, and Sherrilyn Ifill, former president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, will also be hosting the rally at the Metropolitan AME Church.
The main focus of the rally will be to address the harmful policies of the Trump Administration that have been hindering the progress of the black community. Among these policies, the anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) legislation will be a key topic of discussion. The speakers at the rally will urge the black community to come together and stand against the chaos that has been sparked by the actions of the president.
Dr. Jamal Bryant, current lead pastor of Metro Atlanta's Newbirth Baptist Church, will also be speaking at the rally. Recently, he called for a 40-day spending fast from Target in response to their cutback on DEI initiatives. At the event, he will provide an update on the boycott and its progress.
Bishop Jackson, in a statement, emphasized the importance of unity among the black community in the face of adversity. He hopes to inspire and encourage them to not give in to despair, but to use their faith and collective action to bring about change.
The Trump Administration's actions and policies, such as ending DEI programs and neglecting the fight against discrimination, have caused chaos and division within the country. Bishop Jackson firmly believes that this is not surprising, as the president has shown himself to be a racist time and again. The black community will come together on President's Day to show their unity and strength, with a firm belief that faith and fear do not go hand in hand. As the black spiritual says, "ain't nobody gonna turn us around."
The location of the rally holds significant symbolism for the community. Earlier this year, Metropolitan AME Church made headlines for successfully suing the hate extremist group "Proud Boys" and being awarded $2.8 million in damages after their members had vandalized the church in 2020.
Bishop Jackson has a history of rallying his congregation towards civic action. As the 132nd elected Bishop of the AME's second district, he led a Get Out The Vote operation that resulted in a historic black voter turnout while serving as Bishop over Georgia's sixth district. Now, as the Presiding Prelate of the Second Episcopal District, Bishop Jackson is determined to continue promoting civic engagement and opposing the regressive policies of the Trump administration.
The rally will begin at 11 a.m. on the federal holiday. As we reflect on the failures and unchecked privilege of the Trump administration, let us also remember the power of coming together and standing up for what is right.
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