Parallels and Convergence of Social Engagement by Social Workers and the African American Church

As the United States redefines its policies and priorities as a welfare state, current efforts presents many opportunities for organizations and professional associations that have roots in social movements from a historical perspective to once again, turn their focus to those similar causes of confronted at the inception of their origins. This article reviews and parallels historical contexts that has been identified as germane to the origins of the social work profession as advocates for change in social policies, social work and spirituality and the essence of how these struggles for equality coincide with social reforms sought by congregates of African American Churches.