The Black Church

Hand holding a piece of stained glass window with the name John A McAfee on it.

A 116-Year-Old Memorial Was Stolen, Then Returned, to a Historic Black Church

On Jan. 21, a 116-year-old memorial was taken from Parkville’s historic Black church. A week later, it was returned. This is how the community reacted.

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Rev. Dr. Karla Cooper at Allen Chapel AME Church

Local Leaders Weigh in on the Role of the Black Church in Social Change

Kansas City area clergy discuss the role of Black churches in leading social change. “The Black Church” premieres Feb. 16, 2021 on Kansas City PBS.

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Henry Louis Gates Jr., admires the mural at Church of God In Christ West Angeles.

Behind the Scenes of ‘The Black Church,’ Coming Next Week to Kansas City PBS

Rewire spoke with Stacey L. Holman about her role as series producer on “The Black Church,” which premieres Feb. 16, 2021 on PBS.

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