46. First Baptist Church
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In this special episode, I recount my visit to First Baptist Church, where I uncovered the struggles and triumphs that shaped a community. Learn how a congregation born in the crucible of slavery became a beacon of hope, education, and empowerment in Williamsburg Virginia's historic Black community. ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. This helps me teach more people--just like you--overlooked history and the stories of humanity. *** Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/thehumanityarchive Check out my NYT Bestselling Black history book: www.thehumanityarchive.com/books My newsletter: www.thehumanityarchive.com/newsletter Support the show
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