The Black Church
Current Political Movements and the Traditions of the Church
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As Black political activism evolves, new school activists abandon the church, but not God.
As Black political activism evolves through time, new school activists abandon the institution, but not God.
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THE BLACK CHURCH: THIS IS OUR STORY, THIS IS OUR SONG is a production of McGee Media, Inkwell Films and WETA Washington, DC. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Dyllan McGee...
The Black Church
Current Political Movements and the Traditions of the Church
Clip: Episode 2 | 2m 22sVideo has Closed Captions
As Black political activism evolves through time, new school activists abandon the institution, but not God.
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The Black Church Bridges the Divide Through Music
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Clip: Ep2 | 1m 27s | In 1997, Kirk Franklin brought gospel music to the Billboard charts with his song “Stomp.” (1m 27s)
A Church That Is Welcoming to All
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Clip: Ep2 | 1m 33s | For the Black Church to survive, it must be a place that is welcoming to all. (1m 33s)
Prathia Hall’s Inspires MLK’s “I Have A Dream"
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Clip: Ep2 | 1m 14s | Prathia Hall inspired Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech. (1m 14s)
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Reflects on the Black Church
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Clip: Ep2 | 2m 46s | The Black Church is the place where the African American made their way in society. (2m 46s)
Jesse Jackson and a New Generation of Black Leaders
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Clip: Ep2 | 2m 9s | Jesse Jackson challenged Ronald Reagan and paved the way for a new generation. (2m 9s)
Entertainment’s Place in the Church
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Clip: Ep2 | 1m 46s | In the 1960s, Pentecostal choirs emerged to bring youthful energy back to the Church. (1m 46s)
The Black Vote Decides U.S. Presidential Elections
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Clip: Ep2 | 55s | Between 1920 and 1960, African Americans were able to demand accountability. (55s)
Thurman’s Non-Violent Approach Inspired MLK’s Movement
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Clip: Ep2 | 1m 36s | In 1949, Thurman published “Jesus and the Disinherited,'' promoting non-violence. (1m 36s)
The Man with the Million Dollar Voice
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Clip: Ep2 | 1m | In 1954, Reverend Franklin recorded his popular sermon “The Eagle Stirreth Her Nest.” (1m)
The Popularity of Religious Race Records
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Clip: Ep2 | 1m 5s | In the early days of the phonograph, Black music recordings were marketed as Race Records. (1m 5s)
The Black Church Resists the Changing Culture
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Clip: Ep2 | 1m 11s | As women’s place in society was beginning to change, the Church struggled to accept. (1m 11s)
Rutha Mae Harris’ Music Impact on the Civil Right Movement
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Clip: Ep2 | 52s | Rutha Mae Harris’ music lifted the spirits of those fighting for racial equality. (52s)
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THE BLACK CHURCH: THIS IS OUR STORY, THIS IS OUR SONG is a production of McGee Media, Inkwell Films and WETA Washington, DC. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Dyllan McGee...