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Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of African American religion.
The Servant taught others how to serve more deeply, not as a slave, but as a free man.
The Hymnist sang praises to celebrate the soul's salvation and save the body from slavery.
The Reader risked his life to bring to the Church what should have never been prohibited.
John Legend attributes his faith-oriented upbringing to his successful music career.
Jennifer Hudson鈥檚 first memory of church was on Easter Sunday.
For the Black Church to survive, it must be a place that is welcoming to all.
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 鈥淪tomp.鈥�