The Black Church in Detroit’s connection to the 1963 Walk to Freedom | ABJ Full Episode

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As the city commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Detroit Walk to Freedom, American Black Journal’s "Black Church in Detroit" series examines the role of the city's religious community in the historic march and rally that featured Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Host Stephen Henderson and guest, Bishop Mbiyu Chui of the Shrine of the Black Madonna #1, delve into the often-forgotten connection between the city's Black churches and the fight for civil rights.

They talk about the many voices represented in the Detroit civil rights demonstration, the Black Church's role as a moral compass for America, and the challenges that remain today — 60 years after the Walk to Freedom.

Plus, Rev. Dr. JoAnn Watson, senior pastor of West Side Unity Church in Detroit, reflects on attending the 1963 Detroit Walk to Freedom as a child with her grandparents. She shares her memories from that historic day and its impact on her life. Plus, they talk about her influence on the Melody American Girl doll.

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