"This is going to allow me to go to them and interview them and ask them questions about their church histories and about gospel music." Stephen Newby, research lead for the Black Gospel Archive, sits ...

Called the Black Gospel Music Preservation Program, the 16-year undertaking has led to the digitization of thousands of vinyl ...

celebrating Black history through gospel music. The 60-voice ensemble will highlight the significant role of gospel music in the cultural heritage and resilience of the Black community.

"The Black church was the epicenter of Black life and ... preserve and make accessible America's Black Gospel music heritage, this gift will propel the Black Gospel Archive to a new level of ...

A $2.48 million grant awarded to the Black Gospel Archive will help expand the archive listening center, as well as add ...