KERA is exploring the impact and legacy of Black churches on life in North Texas. Learn more about the PBS film about the history of the Black church and see other content KERA has created to mark the influence of this institution at KERA.org/BlackChurch.
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For many people, a childhood spent growing up in the church community taught them leadership skills, and gave them an unwavering faith that has guided them as adults.
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Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. made a vow to uplift the Black community and stop racism. His life of service ranged from being a pastor all the way to serving in the state legislature.
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Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. reflects on the Dallas housing development he helped create, and the legacy of a project that brought together an interdenominational group of churches, a rarity at the time.
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Throughout February, KERA is celebrating the vast influence Black churches have had on life in North Texas. And we want to hear from you. If you grew up in a Black church, how did that experience shape the person you are today?