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Once Upon A Time In Black HistoryFirst African Baptist Church: A Sacred Legacy
5 minEpisode 49

First African Baptist Church: A Sacred Legacy

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In this episode of Once Upon A Time in Black History, we travel to Savannah, Georgia, to uncover the story of the First African Baptist Church — one of the oldest continuously operating Black churches in North America.

Founded in 1773 by George Liele and formally organized in 1788 under Andrew Bryan, the church stood as both a sanctuary of worship and a center of resistance. From serving as a stop on the Underground Railroad, to educating freed African Americans after emancipation, to hosting meetings during the Civil Rights Movement, its impact reaches far beyond its walls.

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© Tamara ShilohLength 5 min18 August 2025Episode 49CultureHistoryUSAEpisodic

Thomas Jennings, the first Black man to receive a U.S. patent. Also, this episode features his daughter, Elizabeth who was the first Black woman to he...

Thomas Jennings, the first Black man to receive a U.S. patent. Also, this episode features his daughter, Elizabeth who was the first Black woman to he...

This is an episodic podcast, so you can listen to it in any order, but episode one is a great place to start.

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6-1011+CultureHistoryUSAEpisodic18 August 2025© Tamara Shiloh

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