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In 1949, Thurman published “Jesus and the Disinherited,'' promoting non-violence.
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As Black political activism evolves, new school activists abandon the church, but not God.
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Prathia Hall inspired Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech.
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As Black Churches became prominent, white supremacists targeted these sacred places.
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Jennifer Hudson’s first memory of church was on Easter Sunday.
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For the Black Church to survive, it must be a place that is welcoming to all.
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In 1997, Kirk Franklin brought gospel music to the Billboard charts with his song “Stomp.”
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John Legend showcases his musical talent while singing “So Good To Me.”
Send us a video of you singing “Blessed Assurance” at home, and you might just be featured in our screening of “The Black Church.”
February 18: Join PBS SoCal for a special screening of "The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song"
February 24: Join PBS SoCal for a special screening of "The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song"
Watch Dr. Lorn Foster, Jackie Broxton and Paster Eddie Anderson in a virtual panel on the history of the black church in Los Angeles.
