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Racial Diversity in a Changing Harlem Congregation

This historically African-American church is attracting more and more white members.

Aired 07/09/2015 | Rating NR

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Racial Diversity in a Changing Harlem Congregation

Clip: 7/9/2015 | 8m 32s

This historically African-American church is attracting more and more white members.

In recent years, the historically African-American congregation of First Corinthian Baptist Church on 116th Street in Harlem has experienced increasing racial diversity in its pews, a reflection not just of visiting tourists but also of the shifting demographics of the surrounding neighborhood.

Aired 07/09/2015 | Rating NR

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