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Consider This: This church pays ‘royalties’ when it sings spirituals composed by enslaved Africans

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As the nation continues to grapple with systemic racism, some predominantly white churches are asking: is it appropriate for them to sing Negro spirituals? Or is it appropriation, considering those songs were composed by enslaved Africans.

Consider This cohost Paris Alston speaks with GBH reporter Craig LeMoult about one church that's grappling with the issue head on.

This segment aired on November 17, 2021.

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