Honored to have been a keynote speaker at the NEA’s HBCU Summit 2025 in Atlanta. My talk, “From Protest to Power,” explored how faith, education, and action can transform communities.

As much as attendees thanked me for an inspiring message, they were the true inspiration. ✊🏾📚

#HBCUs #FaithInAction

Honored to have been invited by one of my heroes, Jim Wallis, to guest lecture for his Race, Faith & Politics class at Georgetown. Grateful for the chance to talk faith, justice, and hope with the next generation of leaders.

Grateful to join thoughtful leaders at #APHA2025 for a powerful conversation on Healing Justice: Mental Health, Race & Collective Liberation. Faith and healing still matter — they help us build stronger, more just communities.

🕊️ Happening now: Join us live from the U.S. Capitol for the Pentecost Witness for a Moral Budget. Faith leaders and community members are lifting their voices to defend programs that serve the poor, sick, and hungry.
📺 Watch the livestream: vimeo.com/event/5189017
#MoralBudget #PentecostWitness

On June 10, we take our faith to the streets.
Join clergy and people of faith at the U.S. Capitol for a Pentecost Witness for a Moral Budget.
We will sing, pray, read Scripture, and urge Senators to protect the vulnerable.
✍🏾 Sign up: tinyurl.com/3cxmt5ar
#PentecostWitness #MoralBudget

Standing with faith leaders at the Capital Jewish Museum.

“This reopening is a defiant act of hope—a declaration that memory matters and that culture endures.”
Grateful for moments like this.

#FaithInDC

Lifting President Biden and his family in prayer, with hope in my heart and faith that God still reigns, still heals, and still holds.

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength…” Isaiah 40:31

#Prayer #Faith #Healing #PresidentBiden

#PopeLeoXIV —the first U.S.-born pontiff—represents a powerful moment for the Church and the world.

With a pluralistic background, his election offers “a different view of U.S. values” and a bold contrast in divided times.

May his papacy be marked by social justice, compassion, and hope.

Once, Black people were banned from learning to read. Dr. Carla Hayden became the 14th Librarian of Congress—the 1st woman & 1st African American to lead it. A steward of truth and memory. Thank you, Dr. Hayden, for showing us what’s possible. #CarlaHayden #DefendTheBooks

A sacred moment—Pope Francis on the South Lawn with President Obama, fall 2015.
Faith and public life in rare harmony.

Rest well, Holy Father. Your life of justice, compassion, and mercy will not be forgotten.

#PopeFrancis #FaithAndPublicLife #RestInPeace

Honored to preach at the historic First Church in Oberlin (1834), where Emerson, Douglass, Twain & Washington once stood.

Preaching is never just words—it’s service, provocation, and inspiration.

#FaithInAction #Oberlin

Deeply honored to be part of this important conversation alongside such esteemed leaders. I look forward to engaging in this timely and necessary dialogue. I invite you to join us for “Where Are the Saints in Caesar’s House?” on March 24 at 7 PM ET.

Register here: shorturl.at/t5d4d

Nearly 35 years ago, after graduating from Morehouse, I returned home to give back by starting a Black history lecture series with friends. Today, communities like Elyria need it more than ever. (8/12/90)

Thank you, @joyannreid.bsky.social, for the incredible work you’ve done with The ReidOut. Through truth, insight, and fearless storytelling, you have elevated voices, challenged narratives, and kept us informed when it mattered most. The best is yet to come! #weneedjoy

The Brotherhood of Shiloh Men Annual MLK Prayer Breakfast

Keynote Speaker: Sherrilyn Ifill, Esq.

Thank you, Mr. President. It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve you and be a part of your administration. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the work of building a more just, equitable, and compassionate nation.

It was a profound honor to attend the funeral service for Former President Jimmy Carter. His legacy of humility, compassion, and dedication to humanity will inspire generations to come. He has deeply inspired me.

Rest in peace, President Carter. Your light will never fade.

#JimmyCarter