The church has long been a pillar in the Black community, acting as a beacon of hope, a reservoir of information, and a political stepping stool for the voiceless.
And so Heritage Tourism Alliance of Montgomery County has committed to preserving the legacy of the church with a guide of African American churches in the Washington D.C. area.

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