![]() Sunday's Best fashion was a scheduled event that allowed Black people, no matter their positions in societal rank, to feel sophisticated. Most of the early Black performers of the 20th century were vocally trained in church choirs, and went on to evolve soulful melodies into genres such as Jazz, R&B, Rock and Roll, Blues, and of course Gospel which was a derivative of the edifying negro spirituals.īeyond the grand, gallant historical impact the Black church had, what the church also continually offers is its contributions to fashion. Within those buildings, entire genres of music and musicians were fostered. There, mass amounts of Black people were taught to read and write so they could pass the literacy test when attempting to register to vote, Civil rights leaders were planning and preparing people for protests, the church even acted as a soup kitchen- providing meals to hundreds of people in the communities.In addendum to planning for the movement, protesters were able to use their Sunday’s Best as a strategy to play into respectability politics and go against racist stereotypes about their appearance. Most of the planning for the Civil Rights Movement was conducted in Black churches. The Black church did in fact usher in a deliverance for Black people as it was the one place they were safely able to congregate and organize. Some scholars claim that these enslaved people needed christianity- they had to believe in something, anything, that there was a life better than this one, that there would be a deliverance. Paintings of Jesus would cover offering shrines, and prayers would be said to their own Gods and Deities instead of the Pope and the Christian God. Black people would quietly practice their native religions in the basements of churches under the guise of practicing catholicism. Many of the first Black churches were just smokescreens for Black people to practice their native religions because punishment for practicing any religion other than Christianity, especially West African religions/spirituality, was severe. Nevertheless, enslaved people found ways to manipulate Christianity to their own benefit. American Christendom has largely had a deleterious effect on the Black people of this country, as it was weaponized against them to justify their enslavement, dehumanization, and inferiority. Most of them being concentrated in the South, known as The Bible Belt. Every Sunday the Black church was and still is a sight to behold.ĭuring Reconstruction and later with the Great Migration, America saw an influx of Black churches being erected across the nation. Men in pointed shoes that tapped melodically on the floors of the church sat up right in their tailored suits. Hats were high and pointed to heaven and the legs were crossed at the ankle. Pews were lined with dignified ladies who smelled of White Diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor and Red Door by Elizabeth Arden. Walking through the church sanctuary during morning service on a Sunday, especially Easter Sunday, was like walking down multiple fashion show runways. While it was a time for celebration and may even be the one time a year you saw someone come to church, it was also a live fashion expo. Rogers – Secretary, Derrick Bethea, Khalil Bethea, Evelyn Blue, Joyce Burton, Annie Ruth Jackson, Angela Lane, Claretha Manning, Mitchell McNeil, Clarence McRae, Edward Thomas, Denise Whittington, SaQuavion Whittington, and Hattie Wright.Easter Sunday for Christians and non-believers is a time many Black Americans can recall a memory from. Mack – President, Latisha Moody – Vice President, Gloria J. ![]() Butler everyone enjoyed refreshments in the fellowship hall. Mack, and Benediction and Blessing of the food by Rev. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, New Jerusalem Holiness Church, New Holly United Methodist Church, Bowling Green United Methodist Church, and Miller Chapel AMEZ Church.Īfter remarks by Sister Mary B. Mack, thanked all of the ushers for attending the program and then their president or representative introduced each member. Her message was from Acts 1:4-8 and Acts 2:1-4 titled “Usher In”. ![]() Donna Butler, pastor of Miller Chapel AMEZ Church, Dillon, SC. Remarks were given by Sister Latisha Moody, Vice President of McCoy Chapel Ushers, and Mrs. The music was rendered by Miller Chapel AMEZ Church Choir. Brother Mitchell McNeil extended a warm welcome. The scripture was by Brother Edward Thomas followed by the prayer by Minister Noah Manning, Jr. Mack, President of McCoy Chapel Ushers.įollowing the Ushers March, the opening selection was by McCoy Chapel Spiritual Choir. McCoy Chapel United Methodist Church 17th Ushers Anniversary was held on Sunday, January 20, at 3:00 p.m. ![]()
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