William Barber II, Cornel West and many others. Renowned participants in the series include Oprah Winfrey, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry of The Episcopal Church, Yolanda Adams, Pastor Shirley Caesar, BeBe Winans, Rev. The documentary reveals how Black people have worshipped and, through their spiritual journeys, improvised ways to bring their faith traditions from Africa to the New World, while translating them into a form of Christianity that was not only truly their own, but also a redemptive force for a nation whose original sin was found in their ancestors’ enslavement across the Middle Passage. traces the 400-year-old story of the Black church in America, all the way down to its bedrock role as the site of African American survival and grace, organizing and resilience, thriving and testifying, autonomy and freedom, solidarity and speaking truth to power. This moving four-hour, two-part series from executive producer, host and writer Henry Louis Gates Jr. “The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song” will premiere on Arkansas PBS at I p.m., Feb. During the event, participants can engage together with the platform’s chat feature, to share memories of their church experiences, react to the documentary and enjoy a shared screening experience. Anyone interested in participating in the event should RSVP at /blackchurchevent. Segments from each hour of the four-hour documentary – featuring Oprah Winfrey, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson and others – will be screened.
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