The Florida General Baptist Convention, Inc., through its Social Justice Ministry, chaired by Reverend Dr. RB Holmes, is fully committed and supportive of the mission and goals of the “Teaching Our Own History Task Force.” I wish to particularly commend this outstanding task force for their faithful commitment and dedication.

In April of 2023, at the Convention’s Annual session in Orlando, Florida, the Florida General Baptist Convention, Inc. held a major press conference announcing the critical need for a comprehensive history of African Americans. Yes, in the midst of political rhetoric and conservative backlash, we could not stand idly by and ignore the misinformed voices. Our children, our communities and our country need to have the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.