GOSPEL

PBS and WETA today announced GOSPEL, a new four-hour docuseries that explores the rich history of Black spirituality through sermon and song from executive producer, host, and writer Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., premiering in February 2024 on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS App. GOSPEL reunites acclaimed Harvard scholar and documentarian Gates with directors Stacey L. Holman and Shayla Harris after recently teaming up on MAKING BLACK AMERICA: THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE. The series will premiere on February 12 and 13, 2024, with a special companion concert premiering February 9.

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Discussion & Activity Guides On Black Church Culture

Download a toolkit with recipes and dinner conversation prompts. Get a Bible study guide for your church’s discipleship group. Take a guided tour of music from the documentary. And download a coloring packet of women who were significant to both the church and civil rights.

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TIMELINE

Highlights Of Black Church History In North Texas,
1847-1969

This timeline shares glimpses of African American arrival, congregation establishment and modern church growth across the North Texas. You’ll scroll starting in 1847, beginning with a log cabin in Dallas.

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GOSPEL PLAYLIST

SISTER ROSETTA THARP, THE WINANS & MORE

Music Inspired By The Black Church

Enjoy a selection of gospel music hand-picked by KERA 90.1 FM’s sister station, KXT 91.7 FM. (If you don’t have a Spotify account and want to listen to the whole playlist, you can sign up for free when prompted.)

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NPR TINY DESK VIDEO

CELEBRATING BLACK GOSPEL

Gospel Set With Kirk Franklin, In Aggtown

“I know you’re at home right now, in your draws, listening to some Jesus music. It’s ok. Jesus loves you in your draws!” For three decades, Kirk Franklin has been widely regarded for revolutionizing gospel music. Listen to his remote NPR Tiny Desk concert, recorded right in the heart of North Texas at Uncle Jessie’s Kitchen, a studio in downtown Arlington.

READ THE TINY DESK ARTICLE

“I know something about god’s grace”

Westside Baptist Church

“Key to the Kingdom”

Desoto High School Choir

“Lift Every Voice and Sing”

Booker T. Washington Choir

GOSPEL Roots of Rock & Soul – KERA FM 90.1 Fridays @ 9pm beginning Friday, February 2nd.	GOSPEL Live! Concert Friday February 9th @ 8pm on KERA TV
Think w/ Krys Boyd – GOSPEL conversation with Shayla Harris Monday, February 12 @ 12pm	Music & The Movement: GOSPEL brunch and screening event – February 17 @ 10am – Paul Quinn College