A new four-part series, “The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This is Our Song," premieres Tuesday on PBS. It’s a sweeping history of religion, politics and culture led by Henry Louis Gates Jr.
The Black Church - PBS Four-part Series - This Our Story Coloring Book Henry Louis Gates Jr. on his new series 'The Black Church'
Explore the 400-year-old story of the black church in America.
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Cornerstones: Founding Voices of the Black Church
In this short animated series, we look at just a few pivotal people who brought the reality of the right to gather, read, sing, worship, and share these truths that should have always been self-evident.
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Looking for more ways to engage with The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song? You’ve come to the right place! Here, you’ll find four activities, each designed to help you reflect on your own or gather with your family and friends to take a deep dive together.
Dine and Dish
We know that the best conversations happen around the kitchen table. That’s exactly where this guide is designed to live. Follow along with recipes inspired by The Black Church from renowned chefs Kwame Onwuachi and Kelis Rogers – and use this toolkit to spark conversation at your table.
Bible Study
Go to Church with The Black Church…literally! This toolkit is designed to help you transform any gathering into Bible Study, complete with scripture and a discussion guide to bring you and yours closer to the legacy of the Black Church.
Our Song
Music buffs rejoice – this one’s for you! With so many powerful songs featured in The Black Church, we know you’ll want to know more about the music that bridged Saturday night and Sunday morning. This guided playlist features our favorite songs from the series with behind-the-scenes insights and historical tidbits.
Our Story
Behind every great historical institution are unsung women, and that is no different with The Black Church. This “Our Story” coloring book (enjoyable for any age!) celebrates the histories of some of The Black Church’s more extraordinary women.
