Before Black people had rights, we had the church. In this episode of Let Us Not Forget, we take a deep, honest look at the historic and present-day role of the Black church in the survival, strength, and stability of the Black community. From slavery to segregation, from the Civil Rights Movement to today’s cultural crossroads, the Black church has been far more than a place of worship. It has been our refuge in times of terror, our classroom when education was denied, our bank when access was restricted, our organizing hub when justice was delayed, and our spiritual anchor when hope was under attack.

But what has changed?

Why does the Black church no longer hold the same central place it once did — and what has that shift cost our families, our children, and our communities?

In this episode, we explore:

• The biggest difference between the Black community then and now

• The three major forces that contributed to the erosion of communal life

• Why faith, family, and community were once inseparable

• And why restoring the Black church’s role is essential to rebuilding the Black family and reclaiming our future

This is not about nostalgia.

This is about truth, healing, and direction.

Because if we want to restore what has been broken, we must remember what once held us together.