Three local pastors respond to Henry Louis Gates’ “The Black Church”

Partial logo from the PBS historical and cultural exploration of the Black Church in America.In a sweeping, song-filled and emotional telling, Henry Louis Gates takes viewers through the beginnings of the Black Church in America, from its beginnings in white Christianity with influence from home countries and spiritual traditions that enslaved people brought with them. The 400-year history of the Black Church reveals influence during the Civil War, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, the Civil Rights Movement, right up to today’s Black Lives Matter. The episodes broadcast on television in Anchorage on Feb. 16 and 17, and are still available on the web for viewing. Find Episode 1 and Episode 2 at PBS.org.Pastor M.A. Bunton of Greater Friendship Baptist Church.In this week’s Hometown Alaska, we host pastors of three local churches to share reflections on Gates’ history and appreciation of the Black Church. In addition, they’ll introduce us to their own churches and ministries.HOST: Kathleen McCoyPastor Undra Parker of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.Pastor Dr. William Greene, Eagle River Missionary Baptist ChurchPastor Undra Parker, Shiloh Missionary Baptist ChurchPastor M.A. Bunton, Greater Friendship Baptist ChurchLINKS:Greater Friendship Baptist Church website and FacebookHow Greater Friendship Baptist Church made its mark in Alaska and civil rights history, David Reamer for Anchorage Daily News, 6-7-2020Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church website and FacebookEagle River Missionary Baptist Church FacebookAPD honors Rev. Greene upon his retirement, short video, APD Facebook, 11/2020Black Women were Vital to the Black Church, story on PBS NewsHour 2.19.21‘The Black Church’ on PBS, websiteWatch ‘The Black Church’ episode 1 and episode 2, hereRev. Dr. William Greene, pastor of Eagle River Missionary Baptist Church.PARTICIPATE:Call 550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752 (statewide) during the live broadcast (10-11 a.m.).Send e-mail to [email protected] before, during or after the live broadcast (E-mails may be read on air).Post your comment or question below (Comments may be read on air).LIVE: Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at 10 a.mRE-AIR: Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at 8 p.m.PODCAST: On this page after the show]]>