The role of the Black church in family literacy
By: Sarah Coprich Johnson.
Series: Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial studies in religion, culture, and social development ;; vol. 8
Publisher: P. Lang; Lang AG International Academic Publishers, Peter
Published: 1999
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 109
Subjects: Literacy -- United States.; African American churches.; Family literacy programs -- United States.
Description: "Based upon a review of black church literacy efforts in four denominations and based upon interviews with church leaders and members, the author suggests that the black church can serve its community as a vehicle for literacy development - using its resources, influence, history, social richness, and cultural heritage as a basis for achievement."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [107]-109).