The Black Church is more than a place of worship — it is the beating heart of African American history, resistance, culture, and identity.

Inspired by The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song by Henry Louis Gates Jr., this powerful storytelling episode uncovers how faith shaped the fight against slavery, segregation, and injustice — and how the Black Church became the foundation of the Civil Rights Movement.

From hidden praise houses during slavery to the leadership of figures like Martin Luther King Jr., discover how theology, politics, music, and resilience built a spiritual revolution that changed America forever.

This episode explores: • The origins of the Black Church in slavery • The birth of gospel music and spirituals • The church’s role in abolition & Reconstruction • The rise of civil rights l ...