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Nov. 29, 2024

Calling Out Lies, Singing the Truth

Calling Out Lies, Singing the Truth

How African American spirituals confront lies and sustain resilience in today’s political landscape.

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Live from the American Academy of Religion, Amanda Henderson speaks with Cheryl Townsend Gilkes, a leading scholar, sociologist, and ordained Baptist minister, about the enduring power of African American spirituals. Discover how these songs of survival and liberation expose lies, sustain communities, and offer a prophetic voice for justice in today’s political climate.