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Cornerstones | The Reader
The Reader risked his life to bring to the Church what should have never been prohibited.
Cornerstones | The Servant
The Servant taught others how to serve more deeply, not as a slave, but as a free man.
Cornerstones | The Hymnist
The Hymnist sang praises to celebrate the soul's salvation and save the body from slavery.
Episode 1
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of African American religion.
John Legend Credits the Church for His Music Career
John Legend attributes his faith-oriented upbringing to his successful music career.
Jennifer Hudson On the Power of Church
Jennifer Hudson’s first memory of church was on Easter Sunday.
Watch Local Stories About the Black Church in Washington
In our The Black Church in Washington series of shorts, WETA explores the Black Church experience in the Washington, D.C. area and highlights several local congregations.
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From the pulpit to politics to building community, African American churches have played in integral role in shaping the history of the Washington, D.C. region. Learn more on our Boundary Stones local history blog.
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