They grew quickly during Reconstruction.
churches -apex
African Americans churches
African American churches
These churches often became political,cultural and social centers for african americans by providing school and other services that whites denied free blacks
Foreign culture influences African Christians by promoting schism of churches and mushrooming of other smaller churches from the mainstream churches.
they grew quickly during reconstruction
African American churches were the most important institution
African American churches were the most important institution
churches -apex
African Americans churches
Using African instruments and songs in their services
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Using African instruments and songs in their services.
They included African traditions in their services.
Using African instruments and songs in their services
After the Civil War African-Americans controlled churches first.