Calling Out Lies, Singing the Truth
Amanda Henderson and Cheryl Townsend Gilkes explore how African American spirituals, rooted in resistance and resilience, call out lies and offer a prophetic lens for navigating today’s political turmoil.
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How African American spirituals confront lies and sustain resilience in today’s political landscape.
Live from the American Academy of Religion, Amanda Henderson speaks with Cheryl Townsend Gilkes, a leading scholar, sociologist and ordained Baptist minister, about the enduring power of African American spirituals. Discover how these songs of survival and liberation expose lies, sustain communities and offer a prophetic voice for justice in today’s political climate.
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