PBS Chief Programming Executive and General Manager, General Audience Programming announces the February 16th and 17th premiere of Dr. Henry Louis Gate’s series “The Black Church: This Is My Story, This Is My Song” that traces the 400-year-old story of the Black church in America, all the way down to its bedrock role as the site of African American survival and grace, organizing and resilience, thriving and testifying, autonomy and freedom, solidarity and speaking truth to power. It also features Gospel music’s finest traditional and contemporary music.

Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant points out on Valentine’s Day that prayer and communion with God is key to successful marriages.  In her book “Together: A Biblical Mediation and Guide for Covenant Marriage” she shows how African American couples can respond to today’s challenges and mental health issues.  She also announced her new App, “Come To Me” whose many features will include a space for teens to pray for and with other teens.