Africana Manna

Thoughts On The Black Church PBS Documentary


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Co-hosts Cyril Chavis, Jr. and Alafia Bailey reflect on the recent documentary by PBS The Black Church. The reflect on their own experiences in the black church, the complexities of the black church, the rarity of Christians who both believe the Bible and care about justice, and hopes for the future of the church. Are you wrestling with what to make of current day perceptions of the black church and its history? Tune in!

02:06 First Impressions 
03:50 Personal Impressions of the Black Church 
14:45 What We Wished the Documentary Did 
29:12 What Did We Really Appreciated About the Doc
38:02 Practical Take Aways from the Doc
43:20 Prayer 

Mentioned Resources:

Black Theology and Black Liberation by James Cone 

Africans Who Shaped our Faith by Wright 

Norton Anthology of African American Literature 

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Africana MannaBy Cyril Chavis, Jr.

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