Celebrate Black History Month

To celebrate Black History Month, we focus on the many Black leaders who are and have been part of the New Thought movement, the spiritual path that includes Unity.

We continue to honor Black leaders of New Thought, focusing on Rev. Dr. JoAnn Watson of Detroit, who was a powerhouse civic leader as well as minister at the venerable West Side Unity Church.

In the booklet From Black Church to New Thought, ministers who grew up in traditional Black churches tell how they incorporate their background into their churches today. We’ve even included a playlist of their favorite gospel music.

Then read more history in the Black Communities section of this website and peruse the many articles by Black writers.

Explore and enjoy below!

From Black Church to New Thought - Two dark-skinned women singing joyfully in maroon choir robes

Listen

Writers of the booklet From Black Church to New Thought waxed nostalgic about the gospel music they loved in the Black church. Check out our playlist of 30 songs.

Discover

Read fascinating articles in the Black Communities section of the unity.org website, including a special collection called Showcasing Black Voices, where Black authors share their ideas about spiritual topics.

Black Communities Section

Showcasing Black Voices