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In this short animated series, we look at just a few pivotal people who brought the reality of the right to gather, read, sing, worship, and share these truths that should have always been self-evident.

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The Black Church
Cornerstones | The Hymnist
The Hymnist sang praises to celebrate the soul's salvation and save the body from slavery.
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The Black Church
Cornerstones | The Reader
The Reader risked his life to bring to the Church what should have never been prohibited.
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The Black Church
Cornerstones | The Servant
The Servant taught others how to serve more deeply, not as a slave, but as a free man.
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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 are executive producers. John Wilson is executive producer in charge for WETA. Stacey Holman is the series producer and director. Christopher Bryson and Shayla Harris are producers/directors. Corporate support is provided by Johnson & Johnson. Major funding is also provided by the Lilly Endowment; the Ford Foundation; and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS.
Episodes
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The Black Church
Episode 2
Discover how the Black church expanded to address social inequality.
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The Black Church
Episode 1
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of African American religion.
Episode: S1 E1 | 1:50:09
Extras
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Mrs. Wilson
Episode 2 Scene
Who is the mysterious woman at the funeral for Alison Wilson's husband?
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Sesame Street
Gratitude with SZA
Join Elmo, Gabrielle and Abby as they sing about gratitude with their friend SZA.
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Sesame Street
Nature Explorers: Worms
Join nature explorers Elmo and Gabrielle as they learn all about worms.
Clip: S55 E13 | 4:32
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Sesame Street
What if, Let's try Game Show
Ji-young and friends problem solve in this fun game show.
Clip: S55 E14 | 2:08
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Sesame Street
Number of the Day: 2
Elmo and Tango count the number of dog toys for the number of the day.
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Sesame Street
T is for Tool
T is for tools. Can you name different types of tools?
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Sesame Street
4 Tools
Let's count to 4. 4 Tools!
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Our Time
Teen Mental Health – AFTERTASTE & INTRUSIVE
Understanding eating disorders and anxiety through the eyes of teens and their families.
Episode: S3 E301 | 26:46
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Independent Lens
Keep Quiet and Forgive | Trailer
One woman exposes abuse within Amish communities and helps survivors find the strength to speak out.
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Call the Midwife
Season 15 Preview
The new season kicks off in 1971 as several of the ladies embrace Women’s Lib.
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