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Even as America celebrates Black History Month the coronavirus is taking a toll on minority communities. Data shows Black Americans have a higher risk of getting COVID and dying from the virus. Hundreds of Black churches decided to close in March to protect their members, and they haven’t been open since.
ATLANTA – For many African Americans, Black History Month is celebrated in the church. However, since the coronavirus pandemic began, many churches have closed to protect their congregations.
Bearean Christian Church in Stone Mountain, Ga., closed its doors the third Sunday in March and they haven’t opened since. Usually, the parking lot is filled but for nearly a year it has been empty, and the sanctuary has been silent.