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American Black Journal
The historical impact of Detroit’s Black Churches
Season 51
Episode 9
From the Underground Railroad to hosting civil rights leaders and more, the Black Church in Detroit played an important role in Black liberation and empowerment. Host Stephen Henderson talks with Rev. Lawrence Rodgers, pastor of Second Baptist Church, and Dr. Richard Smith, a longtime member of St. Matthew’s & St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church about the historical impact of Detroit’s Black churches.