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The Black Church's Role in Reducing Gun Violence

In the wake of the recent mass shootings across the country, “American Black Journal” looks at the Black church's moral and spiritual roles in helping curb gun violence in the community. Rev. Cindy Rudolph at Oak Grove AME Church talks to her congregation about the violence. Plus, host Stephen Henderson has a frank conversation about the root causes of the shootings, the church's role in disruptin

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