Pastor A.R. Bernard worships at a Sunday service at Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn, New York. | Courtesy of Christian Cultural Center
The black church has a long and complex history that has served as a catalyst for the improvement of the black experience in the United States since its formation in times of slavery, according to New York City megachurch Pastor A.R. Bernard.
The traditions of the black church are largely shaped by a history of African American suffering. And despite the advances made over time when it comes to the rights of black Americans that are largely spurred by black Christian movements, there is still much work to be done.