The Black Church by Henry Louis Gates Jr.
This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song
A sweeping cultural and historical survey that traces the African American church from its origins under slavery to its central role in community life, social activism, education and politics, examining how worship, music, sermons and leadership shaped and sustained Black identity and resistance; the book explores landmark moments and movements—the spirituals and gospel, the abolitionist and civil rights eras, and modern debates over gender, sexuality and political engagement—while assessing the institution’s resilience, internal tensions and continuing significance in American life.
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- Published
- 2021
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 432
- Original Language
- English
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