Bishop William J. Barber II retires from church leadership.

Bishop William J. Barber II, a prominent civil rights leader in North Carolina, retired from his position as pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church after 30 years. Barber, who has been renowned for his work addressing issues such as poverty, inequality, and racism, served as president of the North Carolina NAACP from 2005 until 2017. He plans to remain engaged in his civil rights work and build a moral movement that can redeem the heart and soul of the nation.