The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song

The Black Church: A Sanctuary of Hope is a powerful new history that explores the significance of the Black church in America as a source of strength, resilience, and inspiration for the African-American community.

Drawing on his own experiences growing up in a small, segregated West Virginia town, author Henry Louis Gates Jr.

takes readers on a journey across 400 years of American history, from the earliest days of slavery to the present day.

Along the way, he reveals how the Black church has served as a cultural and political force, a center of resistance to slavery and White supremacy, an incubator of talent, and a crucible for working through the community's most important issues.

Despite being subject to surveillance, destruction, and violence throughout history, the Black church has remained a steadfast sanctuary for the African-American community, providing comfort, support, and a sense of belonging in times of need.

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the centrality of the Black church in American history and culture.