From its inception in 1926, Black History Month has always been about looking back, honoring the countless accomplishments of Black Americans who came before us. Thanks to a team of dedicated volunteers, incarcerated men and women in the Midwest are continuing the tradition.
Every February, a handful of talented speakers and musicians take off time from work, say goodbye to their families, and head to Illinois for a week spent in various prisons. Their mission: to bring the Gospel to incarcerated men and women through a special Prison Fellowship® Hope Event™.
