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The Black Church
S1E1
Episode 1
An intimate four-hour series from Henry Louis Gates, Jr., The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song explores the 400-year-old story of the Black church in America, the changing nature of worship spaces, and the men and women who shepherded them from the pulpit, the choir loft, and church pews.
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Full Series
Clips and Previews
Extended Trailer
February 16, 2021
Explore the 400-year-old story of the black church in America with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
The Man with the Million Dollar Voice
February 14, 2021
In 1954, Reverend Franklin recorded his popular sermon The Eagle Stirreth Her Nest.
The Rebuilding of the Emanuel A.M.E Church
February 12, 2021
Reverend Cain started rebuilding Charlestons staple Black church after it was destroyed.
Rutha Mae Harris’ Music Impact on the Civil Right Movement
February 11, 2021
Rutha Mae Harris music lifted the spirits of those fighting for racial equality.
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