The 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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John Legend Credits the Church for His Music Career

John Legend Credits the Church for His Music Career

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Reflects on the Black Church

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Reflects on the Black Church

Jesse Jackson and a New Generation of Black Leaders

Jesse Jackson and a New Generation of Black Leaders

Entertainment's Place in the Church

Entertainment's Place in the Church

Thurman's Non-Violent Approach Inspired MLK's Movement

Thurman's Non-Violent Approach Inspired MLK's Movement

Current Political Movements and the Traditions of the Church

Current Political Movements and the Traditions of the Church

The Black Vote Decides U.S. Presidential Elections

The Black Vote Decides U.S. Presidential Elections

The Man with the Million Dollar Voice

The Man with the Million Dollar Voice

The Popularity of Religious Race Records

The Popularity of Religious Race Records

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