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Stories About The Black Church

Delve into the history and culture of the Black church in North Texas with stories by reporters from KERA’s award-winning newsroom.

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Saving The History Of Black Spirituals & Gospel Music

Fifteen years ago, Robert Darden, Baylor University professor and gospel expert, got funding to preserve the fast-disappearing vinyl recordings of early Black church music. It’s now the largest such collection in the world.

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How to Talk To Young Kids About

Here are tips, talking points and how-to’s to help you have a meaningful conversation with young children about race, racism and being anti-racist, from PBS Parents.
▸ Also, watch this Daniel Tiger episode with your child about race and racism

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Saving The History Of Black Spirituals & Gospel Music

Fifteen years ago, Robert Darden, Baylor University professor and gospel expert, got funding to preserve the fast-disappearing vinyl recordings of early Black church music. It’s now the largest such collection in the world.

GO TO THIS STORY

READ, LISTEN & LEARN

How to Talk To Young Kids About

Here are tips, talking points and how-to’s to help you have a meaningful conversation with young children about race, racism and being anti-racist, from PBS Parents.
▸ Also, watch this Daniel Tiger episode with your child about race and racism

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Memories & History

Hear North Texans tell their favorite memories and share deeper histories of the region’s prominent Black churches.

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History Of Black Churches In Dallas

While not a comprehensive history of the rise of Black churches in Dallas, this timeline offers bite-sized highlights in African American arrival, congregation establishment and modern growth of Black churches in Dallas.

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How to Talk To Young Kids About

Here are tips, talking points and how-to’s to help you have a meaningful conversation with young children about race, racism and being anti-racist, from PBS Parents.
▸ Also, watch this Daniel Tiger episode with your child about race and racism

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