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Black church anchors community and identity in history
Church leaders describe the black church as an oasis that offers support, moral guidance, and a strong sense of self. Pastors Pressley Toney Blackmon highlight how history is kept alive, shaping youth and community values. CITYLINE and NAACP resources promote Black History Month programs and learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvis Pressley
Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church
Seventh St
Pressley
Toney
John Blackmon
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Sixth St. SE
Blackmon
Africa
Europe
Cityline
NAACP/Community Resource Center