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Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song

The Black Church Bridges the Divide Through Music

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In 1997, Kirk Franklin brought gospel music to the Billboard charts with his song “Stomp.”

In 1997, Kirk Franklin introduced gospel music to the Billboard charts with his song “Stomp.” However, some traditional church leaders accused him of bringing “devil music” into the Church.

AIR DATE 2/18/21

Jennifer Hudson On the Power of Church

Jennifer Hudson On the Power of Church

The Church as a Place of Refuge

The Church as a Place of Refuge

Prathia Hall’s Inspires MLK’s “I Have A Dream"

Prathia Hall’s Inspires MLK’s “I Have A Dream"

The Black Church Bridges the Divide Through Music

The Black Church Bridges the Divide Through Music

A Church That Is Welcoming to All

A Church That Is Welcoming to All

First Black Run Institutions

First Black Run Institutions

Fisk Minstrel Show

Fisk Minstrel Show

Rutha Mae Harris’ Music Impact on the Civil Right Movement

Rutha Mae Harris’ Music Impact on the Civil Right Movement

The History Of Black Religion in America

The History Of Black Religion in America

The Rebuilding of the Emanuel A.M.E Church

The Rebuilding of the Emanuel A.M.E Church

HBCUs Did the Work of God Through Education

HBCUs Did the Work of God Through Education

Al Sharpton Speaks on the Importance of the Black Church

Al Sharpton Speaks on the Importance of the Black Church

The Black Church Resists the Changing Culture

The Black Church Resists the Changing Culture

The Popularity of Religious Race Records

The Popularity of Religious Race Records

The Man with the Million Dollar Voice

The Man with the Million Dollar Voice

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About Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song

Retrace the 400-year-old-story of the Black church in America with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., exploring its role as the site of African American organizing, resilience, autonomy, freedom and solidarity.

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