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The Black Church

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Reflects on the Black Church

The Black Church is the place where the African American community made their way in society and one they can always call home.
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Discover how the Black church expanded to address social inequality.
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Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of African American religion.
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