Extras
For the Black Church to survive, it must be a place that is welcoming to all.
Jennifer Hudson’s first memory of church was on Easter Sunday.
As Black Churches became prominent, white supremacists targeted these sacred places.
In 1997, Kirk Franklin brought gospel music to the Billboard charts with his song “Stomp.”
Prathia Hall inspired Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech.
John Legend attributes his faith-oriented upbringing to his successful music career.
Jesse Jackson challenged Ronald Reagan and paved the way for a new generation.
The Black Church is the place where the African American made their way in society.
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