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The Black Church
Cornerstones | The Hymnist
The Hymnist sang praises to celebrate the salvation of the soul and to save the body from slavery. In this short animated series, Cornerstones: Found Voices of the Black Church, we look at just a few pivotal people who brought the reality of the right to gather, read, sing, worship and share these truths that should have always been self-evident.
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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.