This book on black churches and urban politics uses case studies from various cities to examine the strategies and tactics of activist clergy and congregations.

Examines the factors underlying the political mobilization of Black churches

The instant New York Times bestseller and companion book to the PBS series. “Absolutely brilliant . . . A necessary and moving work.” —Eddie S. Glaude, Jr

Reviews the significant and complex relationship between churches and the African-American community with regard to civil rights, politics, and poverty, the rol

Black churches in America have long been recognized as the most independent, stable, and dominant institutions in black communities. In The Black Church in the