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American Black Journal

The power of the prophetic voice in the Black Church

Season 51 Episode 30

American Black Journal’s "Black Church in Detroit" series examines the power of the prophetic voice of the Black Church and its importance today amid issues harming African Americans and other marginalized groups. Host Stephen Henderson talks with two local pastors about the church's role and responsibility in the prophetic biblical tradition to speak out against racial and social injustice.

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