The Tolton Brief
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Connecting the dots between Black People Globally
Thanks to @advocate.com for featuring me & the other amazing voices who shine a light on the global threat of Christian nationalism and remind the world of what true faith combined with equality & justice can look like.
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17 queer clergy taking the Gospel back from Christian nationalism
From Bishop Flunder to Rev. Perry, these voices are singing in the key of liberation, preaching love and acceptance over fear and hate.
www.advocate.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Thanks to @advocate.com for featuring me & the other amazing voices who shine a light on the global threat of Christian nationalism and remind the world of what true faith combined with equality & justice can look like.
www.advocate.com/religion/cle...
www.advocate.com/religion/cle...
*CELEBRATING BLACK JOY AND LEGACY*
Earlier this week, I was humbled to be among this year’s James Baldwin Legacy Awards honorees, hosted by @nbjc.bsky.social. Congrats to all of this year’s honorees!
See the award ceremony here: www.youtube.com/live/DINRp7c...
Earlier this week, I was humbled to be among this year’s James Baldwin Legacy Awards honorees, hosted by @nbjc.bsky.social. Congrats to all of this year’s honorees!
See the award ceremony here: www.youtube.com/live/DINRp7c...
October 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
*CELEBRATING BLACK JOY AND LEGACY*
Earlier this week, I was humbled to be among this year’s James Baldwin Legacy Awards honorees, hosted by @nbjc.bsky.social. Congrats to all of this year’s honorees!
See the award ceremony here: www.youtube.com/live/DINRp7c...
Earlier this week, I was humbled to be among this year’s James Baldwin Legacy Awards honorees, hosted by @nbjc.bsky.social. Congrats to all of this year’s honorees!
See the award ceremony here: www.youtube.com/live/DINRp7c...
Re: POTUS’ #UNGA80 speech in a nutshell…
- Nothing about Africa
- Downgraded the UN
- Demonized immigrants
- Insulted Europe
- Nothing about Africa
- Claimed climate change as a hoax
- Oversold his intervention in several wars
Did we mention he said nothing about Africa?
- Nothing about Africa
- Downgraded the UN
- Demonized immigrants
- Insulted Europe
- Nothing about Africa
- Claimed climate change as a hoax
- Oversold his intervention in several wars
Did we mention he said nothing about Africa?
September 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Re: POTUS’ #UNGA80 speech in a nutshell…
- Nothing about Africa
- Downgraded the UN
- Demonized immigrants
- Insulted Europe
- Nothing about Africa
- Claimed climate change as a hoax
- Oversold his intervention in several wars
Did we mention he said nothing about Africa?
- Nothing about Africa
- Downgraded the UN
- Demonized immigrants
- Insulted Europe
- Nothing about Africa
- Claimed climate change as a hoax
- Oversold his intervention in several wars
Did we mention he said nothing about Africa?
ICJ applauds the leadership of @meeks.house.gov and the other Dem Members of the House Foreign Affairs Cmttee for holding the Trump Admin accountable on not fulfilling its obligation to host the Africa Leaders Summit. (As laid out in the 2025 NDAA)
democrats-foreignaffairs.house.gov/2025/9/meeks...
democrats-foreignaffairs.house.gov/2025/9/meeks...
Meeks, Africa Subcommittee Democrats Demand Answers from Rubio on Trump Administration’s Violation of Law Requiring a U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
democrats-foreignaffairs.house.gov
September 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
ICJ applauds the leadership of @meeks.house.gov and the other Dem Members of the House Foreign Affairs Cmttee for holding the Trump Admin accountable on not fulfilling its obligation to host the Africa Leaders Summit. (As laid out in the 2025 NDAA)
democrats-foreignaffairs.house.gov/2025/9/meeks...
democrats-foreignaffairs.house.gov/2025/9/meeks...
At a time of many dark moments, it was great to see young activists and faith leaders coming together to strategize around Pan African peace and prosperity in a meeting spearheaded by Bishop Joseph Tolton this past Monday.
gueules-afrique.com/interconnect...
gueules-afrique.com/interconnect...
Interconnected justice: Un appel panafricain pour la paix et l'Unité en RDC. - Gueules Afrique - la chaîne panafricaine
Dans un contexte régional marqué par des tensions persistantes, la ville de Goma, dans l’Est de la République Démocratique du Congo, a été le théâtre, ce lundi, d’une rencontre hautement significative...
gueules-afrique.com
September 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
At a time of many dark moments, it was great to see young activists and faith leaders coming together to strategize around Pan African peace and prosperity in a meeting spearheaded by Bishop Joseph Tolton this past Monday.
gueules-afrique.com/interconnect...
gueules-afrique.com/interconnect...
Bishop Joseph Tolton sat down with Jesse Jackson Jr. on the Jesse Jackson Jr Show to talk about the weekend's past events and the threat of Christian White nationalism.
www.youtube.com/live/jKWXlVj...
www.youtube.com/live/jKWXlVj...
Jesse Jackson Jr. Show Friday September 12th, 2025
YouTube video by The Jesse Jackson Jr Show
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September 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Bishop Joseph Tolton sat down with Jesse Jackson Jr. on the Jesse Jackson Jr Show to talk about the weekend's past events and the threat of Christian White nationalism.
www.youtube.com/live/jKWXlVj...
www.youtube.com/live/jKWXlVj...
Interconnected Justice joins the many other international groups in condemning the State Department's 2024 human rights report, which drastically restructures and omits the violence and abuse targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) persons.
CGE stands with the many international groups in condemning the drastically omitted reports of violence and abuse targeting LGBTQI+ persons in the State Department's 2024 human rights report. These reports help shape diplomatic engagement and protecting individuals fleeing persecution worldwide.
LGBTQ people ‘erased’ from State Department’s 2024 human rights report
Document released Tuesday after months of delay
www.washingtonblade.com
August 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Interconnected Justice joins the many other international groups in condemning the State Department's 2024 human rights report, which drastically restructures and omits the violence and abuse targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) persons.
Thank you to @drnqq.bsky.social for having me on A More Perfect Union Podcast to sound the alarm on the global threat of the Christian Nationalist movement. www.youtube.com/live/DawCmsQ...
Geopolitical Anecdote to Christian Nationalism: Black Internationalism
YouTube video by KBLA 1580
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July 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Thank you to @drnqq.bsky.social for having me on A More Perfect Union Podcast to sound the alarm on the global threat of the Christian Nationalist movement. www.youtube.com/live/DawCmsQ...
Be sure to check out the latest episode of the podcast A More Perfect Union with @drnqq.bsky.social featuring Bishop Joseph Tolton this evening around 8:15PM USA ET! kbla1580.com/a-more-perfe...
A More Perfect Union with Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey | KBLA
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July 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Be sure to check out the latest episode of the podcast A More Perfect Union with @drnqq.bsky.social featuring Bishop Joseph Tolton this evening around 8:15PM USA ET! kbla1580.com/a-more-perfe...
As we monitor what's happening in Kenya, let's be clear: detaining citizens without just cause is unjust and immoral. Part of living in a free society includes the right to protest and holding your government accountable in a public way without fear of retaliation. www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/...
Kenya activist Boniface Mwangi charged with illegal ammo possession
Boniface Mwangi, a former photojournalist, was freed on bail after being charged.
www.aljazeera.com
July 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
As we monitor what's happening in Kenya, let's be clear: detaining citizens without just cause is unjust and immoral. Part of living in a free society includes the right to protest and holding your government accountable in a public way without fear of retaliation. www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/...
It was a relief to see PEPFAR+other global health programs spared from Trump spending cuts late last week. But make no mistake. We must remain vigilant that such programs remain and are well funded. PEPFAR has played a pivotal role in saving lives across the world. www.scidev.net/global/news/...
HIV advocates cautiously welcome $400mn PEPFAR reprieve
US lawmakers voted to spare US$400 million of funding for the global HIV/AIDS programme PEPFAR from planned cuts.
www.scidev.net
July 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
It was a relief to see PEPFAR+other global health programs spared from Trump spending cuts late last week. But make no mistake. We must remain vigilant that such programs remain and are well funded. PEPFAR has played a pivotal role in saving lives across the world. www.scidev.net/global/news/...
On #NelsonMandalaDay we take time to not only remember the legacy of a great man, but to follow his example with action.
Be sure to follow #TheToltonBrief on TikTok to learn more about Pan African news and how we are connecting with people across the African diaspora!
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Be sure to follow #TheToltonBrief on TikTok to learn more about Pan African news and how we are connecting with people across the African diaspora!
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The Tolton Brief celebrates MANDELA DAY
TikTok video by The Tolton Brief
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July 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
On #NelsonMandalaDay we take time to not only remember the legacy of a great man, but to follow his example with action.
Be sure to follow #TheToltonBrief on TikTok to learn more about Pan African news and how we are connecting with people across the African diaspora!
www.tiktok.com/@thetoltonbr...
Be sure to follow #TheToltonBrief on TikTok to learn more about Pan African news and how we are connecting with people across the African diaspora!
www.tiktok.com/@thetoltonbr...
As the world continues to face so many big problems, let us remember the life and legacy of Madiba. Nelson Mandela was an exemplar of true advocacy: never stopping to fight for liberation, prosperity, and equality for all.
al24news.dz/en/internati...
al24news.dz/en/internati...
International Nelson Mandela Day: The World Honors the Legacy of an Extraordinary Man - AL24 News
AL24 News - International Nelson Mandela Day: The World Honors the Legacy of an Extraordinary Man - International
al24news.dz
July 18, 2025 at 7:20 PM
As the world continues to face so many big problems, let us remember the life and legacy of Madiba. Nelson Mandela was an exemplar of true advocacy: never stopping to fight for liberation, prosperity, and equality for all.
al24news.dz/en/internati...
al24news.dz/en/internati...
I attended the NYC premiere of Apocalypse in the Tropics. This remarkable @netflix.com documentary reminds us the threats of Christian nationalism, dominionism, and authoritarianism have against all peoples and liberation movements on a global scale.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii29...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii29...
Apocalypse in the Tropics | Official Trailer | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix
www.youtube.com
July 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I attended the NYC premiere of Apocalypse in the Tropics. This remarkable @netflix.com documentary reminds us the threats of Christian nationalism, dominionism, and authoritarianism have against all peoples and liberation movements on a global scale.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii29...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii29...
Unlawful detainment and police brutality by local Kenyan authorities against its own people is not part of the core principles of human rights and true African liberation.
apnews.com/article/keny...
apnews.com/article/keny...
Kenya opposition leaders demand president's resignation over shooting comments
Kenya’s opposition leaders have demanded President William Ruto’s resignation after his order for police to shoot looters during protests.
apnews.com
July 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Unlawful detainment and police brutality by local Kenyan authorities against its own people is not part of the core principles of human rights and true African liberation.
apnews.com/article/keny...
apnews.com/article/keny...
“We know that this administration is allergic to the word, concept, and idea of equity. These are not equitable investments that are going to ultimately advance and lift the lives of Africans,” Bishop Joseph Tolton in The Grio.
thegrio.com/2025/07/09/t...
thegrio.com/2025/07/09/t...
Trump amazed by African president's 'good English,' gleefully accepts praise for Nobel Peace Prize
An expert tells theGrio there's more than meets the eye as Trump says he's committed to strengthening the U.S.'s "friendships" in Africa.
thegrio.com
July 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
“We know that this administration is allergic to the word, concept, and idea of equity. These are not equitable investments that are going to ultimately advance and lift the lives of Africans,” Bishop Joseph Tolton in The Grio.
thegrio.com/2025/07/09/t...
thegrio.com/2025/07/09/t...
I'm humbled to be on @nyamnews.bsky.social Pride Issue. I'm grateful to spotlight the impact of Interconnected Justice's work+the Affirming Elders Council. As we fight for the African diaspora, it's important our young people see out+proud folks who look like them.
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amsterdamnews.com/news/2025/06...
Gay by the grace of God: A Black pastor’s journey
Openly gay minister named Bishop Joseph Tolton is at the forefront of the movement of African and Black American faith leaders.
amsterdamnews.com
June 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I'm humbled to be on @nyamnews.bsky.social Pride Issue. I'm grateful to spotlight the impact of Interconnected Justice's work+the Affirming Elders Council. As we fight for the African diaspora, it's important our young people see out+proud folks who look like them.
amsterdamnews.com/news/2025/06...
amsterdamnews.com/news/2025/06...
It's giving 👨🏻👩🏼👩🏼🦱...
These conferences happening across Africa have nothing to do w/ pro-African and egalitarian values; and more about spreading archaic and White supremacist edicts dictated by ultra far right actors from the West.
These convenings hinder the economic and social progress of Africa.
These conferences happening across Africa have nothing to do w/ pro-African and egalitarian values; and more about spreading archaic and White supremacist edicts dictated by ultra far right actors from the West.
These convenings hinder the economic and social progress of Africa.
June 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
It's giving 👨🏻👩🏼👩🏼🦱...
These conferences happening across Africa have nothing to do w/ pro-African and egalitarian values; and more about spreading archaic and White supremacist edicts dictated by ultra far right actors from the West.
These convenings hinder the economic and social progress of Africa.
These conferences happening across Africa have nothing to do w/ pro-African and egalitarian values; and more about spreading archaic and White supremacist edicts dictated by ultra far right actors from the West.
These convenings hinder the economic and social progress of Africa.
We must condemn the murder of political activist Albert Ojwang and recent acts of police violence by authorities in Nairobi, Kenya. Unlawful detainment and police brutality by local Kenyan authorities against its own people goes against the principles of human rights and true African liberation.
Clashes injure 11 as Kenyans protest death of blogger in police custody
Demonstrations against police violence erupt after 31-year-old Albert Ojwang dies in custody.
www.aljazeera.com
June 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
We must condemn the murder of political activist Albert Ojwang and recent acts of police violence by authorities in Nairobi, Kenya. Unlawful detainment and police brutality by local Kenyan authorities against its own people goes against the principles of human rights and true African liberation.
THE TOLTON BRIEF... reporting from Washington DC; Connecting the dots between Black people globally!
April 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
THE TOLTON BRIEF... reporting from Washington DC; Connecting the dots between Black people globally!
It was an absolute pleasure to connect with Bishop Barber and stand with him as he launched MORAL WEDNESDAYS, a faith based response to the chaos and crazy.
April 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
It was an absolute pleasure to connect with Bishop Barber and stand with him as he launched MORAL WEDNESDAYS, a faith based response to the chaos and crazy.
Schumer has been my guy for years but he's not up to the task of leading the minority in this moment. We need a movement politician and in a hurry.
March 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Schumer has been my guy for years but he's not up to the task of leading the minority in this moment. We need a movement politician and in a hurry.
All you fools who crapped on @KamalaHarris are real quiet now! “Trump’s FBI Poised to ignore rise in white domestic terrorism, Focus Counterterror Strategy on “Things Like BLM and Antifa” www.vanityfair.com/news/story/f...
Trump’s FBI Poised to Focus Counterterror Strategy on “Things Like BLM and Antifa”
According to current and former officials in the bureau and other national security offices, the shift will jeopardize years of progress combating violent white nationalism.
www.vanityfair.com
February 18, 2025 at 3:48 AM
All you fools who crapped on @KamalaHarris are real quiet now! “Trump’s FBI Poised to ignore rise in white domestic terrorism, Focus Counterterror Strategy on “Things Like BLM and Antifa” www.vanityfair.com/news/story/f...
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A NYT article featuring the brave and inspiring work of my colleague @bishoptolton.bsky.social & his partners in Kenya.
January 6, 2025 at 5:48 PM
A NYT article featuring the brave and inspiring work of my colleague @bishoptolton.bsky.social & his partners in Kenya.
Reposted by The Tolton Brief
Imagine the arrogance of going to Africa and imposing segregation so you can enjoy whites-only spaces and Black labor simultaneously. That’s the culture our new oligarchs, Musk and Thiel and the other white South African billionaires running Trump and soon our country came from and TO, bc #ushistory
Recommended: Ernest Cole documentary explores disturbing similarities between U.S. and apartheid South Africa
www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/...
www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/...
New documentary explores disturbing similarities between U.S. and apartheid South Africa
Elon Musk’s rise has put South Africa in focus. A new film explores how bigotry spread in his home country — and offers warnings about the United States as well.
www.msnbc.com
January 1, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Imagine the arrogance of going to Africa and imposing segregation so you can enjoy whites-only spaces and Black labor simultaneously. That’s the culture our new oligarchs, Musk and Thiel and the other white South African billionaires running Trump and soon our country came from and TO, bc #ushistory