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American Black Journal

Church Denominations

A look at the historically African American denominations in the church. Religious preferences, racial segregation and injustice led to the development of separate black church denominations beginning in the late 18th century. Stephen sat down with rev. Cindy rudolph of oak grove a-m-e church and rev. Dr. Tony Henderson from the ecumenical theological seminary. Episode 4935/Segment 1

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