Encyclopedia article about the influence of Georgia's African American churches which have had a long history of political involvement, including a crucial role in the civil rights movement and, more recently, an influence on the decisions made by elected public officials in the city of Atlanta. Throughout the era of racial segregation ministers and educators often served as the leaders of the African American community in towns and cities across the South. The black church was responsible for providing these leaders because many of the colleges and universities serving African Americans were sponsored by churches.

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Cite as: "The Role of the Black Church in Atlanta Politics," New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved [date]: http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org.

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