The Black Church Has Receipts - Special Guest: Dr. Nicholas Rowe

Dr. Nicholas Rowe, a scholar specializing in African American religious history, dives into the legacy of Richard Allen and the establishment of the AME Church. He discusses how this denomination emerged as a response to racial segregation and the significant role played by figures like Absalom Jones. The conversation touches on the tensions within the Methodist Church regarding race, the church's pivotal role in empowering newly freed African Americans, and the importance of understanding Black spirituality through Richard Allen's memoir.