The Black Church

In 'The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song', Henry Louis Gates Jr. provides a rich and expansive account of the Black Church's history, from its roots in the transatlantic slave trade to its contemporary influence on American culture and politics.

The book highlights the church's role as a sanctuary, a site of resistance against slavery and white supremacy, and a catalyst for social change, including the Civil Rights Movement and Black Lives Matter.