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How Should We Tell Our History?

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

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Preserving Praise Houses and Honoring African American History

This chapter explores the preservation of praise houses, small wooden structures used as safe spaces during enslavement, and the immersive public art project that highlights African American history. The speaker discusses the tradition of Praise Houses, Ring Shouts, and Watch Night Service, and shares personal experiences of growing up in a Pentecostal Church. They emphasize the importance of reclaiming and preserving historical traditions and cultural practices in contemporary society.

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