Empowering Communities with the Knowledge and Faith to Lead Change.
Transforming public policy and advocacy.
The Jeremiah Center for Advocacy and Liberation is a pioneering public policy advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C. We stand at the intersection of Black faith traditions and public policy, working to dismantle systemic racism and advance social equity. By drawing on the moral authority and cultural richness of Black church communities, we influence policy, build coalitions, and empower communities to pursue justice and liberation.
A grounded approach.
The Jeremiah Center approaches advocacy through the integration of faith, research, and community voice. We believe systemic change requires both the moral authority of Black faith traditions and the credibility of rigorous policy analysis. By partnering with churches, grassroots leaders, and policymakers, we design strategies that are spiritually grounded, evidence-based, and community-driven. This holistic approach ensures that our advocacy is culturally resonant, politically effective, and rooted in the pursuit of justice and liberation.
Our Founder.
Kendal L. McBroom
Principal
The Rev. Kendal L. McBroom is a highly distinguished advocate for civil and human rights, currently serving with dedication as the Director of Civil and Human Rights at the General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) of The United Methodist Church. In this important role, he leads the agency’s legislative and policy advocacy efforts with great commitment, working collaboratively with a broad range of both faith-based and secular coalitions to promote and advance justice across various critical areas including economic, political, and technological sectors.
Prior to his leadership position at GBCS, Rev. McBroom served faithfully as the senior pastor of Turners Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in High Point, North Carolina, and he is an ordained elder in the AME Church. His pastoral leadership and steadfast commitment to social justice have been foundational and central to his ministry throughout his career.
Rev. McBroom earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Hampton University, as well as a Master of Divinity and a Master of Public Policy both from Duke University. He is presently engaged in advanced academic work, pursuing a Ph.D. in Applied Sociology and Social Justice with a concentration in Community Development and Social Change at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland.
