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Mar 2020
40m 27s

The Quiet Exodus

THE WITNESS
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Episode Description: Ally isn’t the only Black Christian who has had a bad experience in a white church. In this Episode, Ally talks about why we need to leave. She also interviews Tamice Spencer, founder and CEO of Sub: Culture Incorporated (https://www.subcultureinc.org). Support Ally on Patreon to hear the entire interview with Tamice (www.patreon.com/allyhenny). Ally’s Blog: www.thearmchaircommentary.com

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