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About the Film
Black + Evangelical is a feature-length documentary that profiles the history, struggles, and contributions of African American evangelicals.
Taking us to the crossroads of faith and racial identity, Black + Evangelical is filled with candid interviews and eye-opening portraits of the resilient men and women who find themselves straddling the often clashing worlds of Black and white evangelicalism in America.
Black + Evangelical challenges us to hear anew the voices of these men and women whose unique theological and social journeys have much to say about challenges faced by today's church.
Reflections on faith, history, and community in the Black evangelical journey.
This conversation between Dr. Vanessa Quainoo and Dr. Vincent Bacote discusses the Wheaton College Historical Review and Dr. Quainoo's thoughts and experiences with her involvement in the review. Watch more videos with related content.
Watch the film Black + Evangelical at BlackandEvangelical.com, a hub for resources, stories, and life of the church. View video interviews and segments that were not included in the final version of the film along with new original videos on topics related to the Black evangelical experience in America.
When Justice Rolls: Celebrating the Ministry of Dr. John Perkins
MARCH 4, 2026 – News spread quickly this week that Dr. John M. Perkins, renowned Christian minister and civil rights activist, is under hospice care at his home in Jackson, Mississippi. Now 95, Dr. Perkins has long been one of the nation’s most influential evangelical voices on racial healing, social justice, and biblical discipleship. Author of the modern classic Let Justice Roll Down, he has dedicated his life to confronting the brutal racism and economic inequities of the American South and beyond. As the founder of the John and Vera Mae Perkins Foundation (JVMPF) and co-founder of the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA), his legacy is profound. In honor of his tireless work as a minister of reconciliation, we revisit his 2015 conversation with President Ryken.
Co-Creator and Narrator
Narratorand co-creatorVincent Bacote, Ph.D.,is Professor of Theology and Director of the Center for Applied Christian Ethics at Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL.
Welcome to the online home of the Black + Evangelical documentary. Here you’ll find behind-the-scenes information and insight about the film, as well as a value-rich collection of complimentary resource materials that will guide viewers into deeper exploration of the film’s themes and ideas.
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