Honoring Black Christian Legacies in September
There are moments in history that didn’t just change the world—they changed the spiritual atmosphere. One of those moments happened on September 17, 1849, when Harriet Tubman made her first courageous escape from slavery. She didn’t have a map. She didn’t have money. But she had faith and an unshakable belief that the same God who delivered Moses could deliver her.
That unbreakable faith became the compass for her journey. Not just north, but upward.
As we reflect this September, Inspiration Apparel invites you to honor the spiritual legacy of Harriet Tubman and other Black Christian pioneers whose faith shaped not only history, but hearts. Their courage was fueled by scripture, guided by the Holy Spirit, and carried forward through action.
Harriet Tubman: Bravery Born in the Spirit
Tubman once said, “I always told God, 'I'm going to hold steady on You, and You’ve got to see me through.'"
And He did. Over and over again.
She didn’t just escape slavery. She went back nearly 13 times to lead others to freedom through what became known as the Underground Railroad. Each time, she moved in obedience to the voice of God, sometimes receiving visions and divine warnings that kept her and others from capture. Her life is proof that deep spiritual power often comes from those the world overlooks.
And in honoring her, we honor the faith walk.
Other Unsung Heroes of Faith & Freedom
This month, we also lift up lesser-known but deeply influential Black Christian voices:
- Jarena Lee - The first authorized female preacher in the AME Church, Lee preached throughout the early 1800s despite opposition. Her journal, published in 1836, stands as one of the earliest autobiographical works by a Black woman in America.
- Rev. Richard Allen - Founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1816, the first independent Black denomination in the U.S. He was a former slave who bought his freedom and built not just a church, but a movement.
- Rev. Lemuel Haynes - The first Black man ordained by a mainstream Protestant denomination in the U.S. A powerful preacher who served white congregations and spoke boldly about liberty and justice.
These are just a few of the names whose stories still stir the spirit.
Faith, Identity, and Why It Matters Now
In a world obsessed with trends and timelines, we risk forgetting the roots that still nourish us. The legacies of Tubman, Lee, Allen, and others remind us that our walk with God is not new. It is grounded in resilience, revelation, and revolution.
To honor their legacy is to live in the courage they carried and the belief that faith isn’t passive. It’s a force that moves mountains. That opens prisons. That delivers nations.
🖤 Featured Collection: Black History Collection
This month, we invite you to wear your history with honor. Explore designs inspired by trailblazers of faith and freedom.
You are their legacy.
📥 Downloadable Gift: Legacy + Light
We’re also offering a free PDF guide featuring notable Black Christian leaders and moments for the rest of 2025, including:
- October: Sojourner Truth’s "Ain’t I a Woman?" echo at early women’s rights conventions
- November: Bishop C.H. Mason's founding of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC)
- December: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Birth of a Nation Through Faith" sermon
Use this guide in your devotionals, classroom, or Bible study to keep the legacy alive.
Scriptures to Carry With You:
- Isaiah 61:1 — “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor...”
- Galatians 5:1 — “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.”
- Exodus 3:7-8 — God speaking to Moses about delivering His people
Closing Thought:
History doesn’t just live in books. It lives in your soul. It echoes in your worship, your witness, and your walk.
Let us rise like Harriet. Preach like Jarena. Build like Richard. And never forget:
History still speaks. Will you answer?