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Importance of African American churches
Description
African Americans relied heavily on the church. The church was an important retreat and a source of support, which could help them in ways that no other institution did.
Classroom Ideas
What is the place of religion in African American society and in the USA as a whole? Discuss why churches have traditionally been such important institutions for African Americans. What other options did they have to congregate and support each other? To what extent has this changed?
Civil rights in the USA
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