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Feb 4 | The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song

Thursday, February 4 | 2:30 – 3pm

Join the Anacostia Community Museum for excerpts from the film, “Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song.” The film is a production of McGee Media, Inkwell Films and WETA Washington, DC. “Black Church” is a two-part series that reveals the broad history and culture of the Black church and explores African American faith communities on the frontlines of hope and change. Featuring interviews with Oprah Winfrey, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Bishop Michael Curry, Cornel West, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Rev. Al Sharpton & more. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Dyllan McGee are executive producers. John Wilson is executive producer in charge for WETA. Stacy Holman is the series producer and director. Christopher Bryson and Shayla Harris are producers/directors. WETA acknowledges the corporate support of Johnson & Johnson and major funding by the Lilly Endowment; the Ford Foundation; and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS.

This program is in collaboration with WETA.

#Take Time Thursdays with the Anacostia Community Museum gives participants a chance to take time for wellness, health, and creativity with artists, thought leaders, performers, wellness practitioners and others. Take a 30-minute break with us from 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. each Thursday and boost your mind, body and spirit.

Note: Sign Language interpretation or live captioning for our virtual programs available upon request. Two weeks advance notice is appreciated. Place your request by emailing Jenelle Cooper at CooperJR@si.edu

Co-sponsor:WETA
Venue: Anacostia Community Museum
Event Location:Online
Cost:Free
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