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American Black Journal
Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration
Season 53
Episode 12
American Black Journal’s "Black Church in Detroit" series looks at the influence Black women had in the church and community during the Great Migration of the 20th century. Host Stephen Henderson talks with Rev. Dr. Constance Simon of Fellowship Chapel and Rev. Paula Lee-Barnes from In His Presence Ministries about women’s role during the Great Migration and their leadership in the church today.
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