Sampson Foundation Exhibit

Reverend Dr. Frederick G. Sampson, II

The Man. The Mission. The Message

As a Man, he was the foundation for his family and community. Through his Mission, he enriched the lives of many people, in many cultures. With his Message, he inspired others to live by the powerful words preached from his pulpit. Such a dedicated life must certainly be honored.

The Frederick G. Sampson Foundation is pleased to announce an exciting project. Through the presentation of photographs, documents, rare artifacts, objects, audiovisual media, and interactive materials, we are currently developing a portion of the collection into a preeminent traveling exhibition that celebrates the exemplary life, work and legacy of Reverend Dr. Frederick G. Sampson, II.

Praise for Preaching

Praise for Preaching With Sacred Fire...

(Book Review)

Preaching with Sacred Fire: An Anthology of African American Sermons: 1750 to the Present.

Celebrating the life of the spirit that sustained a people through years of oppression, this hefty anthology showcases men and women preachers of notable skill who gave their voice to pivotal moments in the African American struggle. Simmons and Thomas (coeditors, 9.11.01: African American Leaders Respond to an American Tragedy) fill a need here for a comprehensive volume both for academic study and for personal reflection. Focusing mainly on Christian preaching, the editors front each selection with a capsule biography and follow it with sources for further reading. Divided historically, the authors go into detail outlining the social, political, and religious contexts of the time.

Return to Kemet by Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Jr.

A Return to Kemet!”

During the first week of this month, I was blessed, once again, to lead the study tour to Kemet. Do you know where Kemet is? Do you know what Kemet is?

I ask because I found out when my fifth book was published that most people did not know the Akan word “Sankofa.” I was blown away!

Not only did people not know what the word “Sankofa” meant or how to pronounce it (and I mean all kinds of people – from school teachers to people like my esteemed church history mentor from The University of Chicago). I was blown away because I soon discovered that most African Americans who were buying the book did not know what the word meant and were constantly questioning me at book signings as to where I got the word from, how to pronounce it and what it meant!

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Return to Kemet by Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Jr.

A Return to Kemet!”