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The Black Church
The History Of Black Religion in America
Off the coast of Georgia, you can find some of the deepest traces of Christianity, as well as Islam. Over time, the traditions of the separate religions slowly merged, fusing the two different worlds.
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Discover how the Black church expanded to address social inequality.
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Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of African American religion.