Historically, the church, the family, and the school are the three most critical institutions whose interactions have been responsible for the viability of the African American community …

According to a Pew survey, Black Americans are the most religious racial/ethnic group in the United States. Of Black Americans, 83% identify as Christian and Black Americans attend …

2021年2月3日 · Faced with unimaginable troubles, trials, and tribulations, the Black family maintained its affection, love, sympathy, and devotion. Their Christian legacy teaches us that …

2021年2月16日 · From running community programs to hosting civil rights meetings, many predominantly Black churches have long been deeply involved in their communities. But 41% …

The Black Church is the longstanding institutional backbone of the African American community and represents the collectivistic culture interwoven into the fabric of the lives of African …

Historians generally agree that the religious life of African Americans "forms the foundation of their community life". [1] Before 1775 there was scattered evidence of organized religion among …

This African American Family Circle Initiative addresses the needs of the African American family by focusing on the core of our community, facing problems head-on, developing innovative …

In Black churches, African Americans were consistently exposed to social, political, and economic opportunities that all members could seek and have equally. The symbolic structure of African …

2025年1月1日 · Free African American Christians founded their own churches which became the hub of the economic, social, and intellectual lives of African Americans in many areas of the …

Extended family and church-based social networks are important resources for African Americans (Krause & Bastida, 2011; Taylor, Chatters, & Levin, 2004) because they provide social support …