Holy Trinity Church, Washington, D.C.'s oldest Catholic church, recently kicked off Black History Month with almost 100 people present at the event.

Accordingly, church officials have urged D.C. residents to delve into the historical importance of racial issues with the church. These issues include racial segregation and slavery, The Georgetowner said in a report.

The church allowed religious leaders to discuss the Black community's ongoing struggle against racism and enslavement.

Details of the Event

Nearly 100 people attended the presentation in the church, which the Georgetown Business Improvement District sponsored. Others, meanwhile, watched the event live online.

Neville Waters, the Mt. Zion Female Union Band Historic Memorial Park, Inc. president, welcomed the audience and introduced the speakers with CAG President Tara Parker.

Bernard Cook addressed the crowd from the pulpit of Holy Trinity Church on the first day of the month-long commemoration.

Cook, who is among the church's history group, rallied everyone to remember African Americans' names and lives.

He and fellow history group members Peter Albert and Paul Maco narrated the story of the Black parishioners of the Holy Trinity, The Georgetowner report said. 

Albert talked about Liddy and Lucy Buttler, two of the church's devout Black Catholics. The Buttler Family reportedly resided on 36th Street for several decades while attending Holy Trinity Church, the news outlet bared.

Meanwhile, Maco recalled that in the 1830s, the Black population of Holy Trinity parish was 40%.

Aside from the recollection of the church's Black history, the event also featured a musical performance outside the old church, which set the event's atmosphere.

Churches Embrace Black History

Black History Month is observed annually throughout February, and Converge is dedicated to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with people from all backgrounds.

Converge's Office of Biblical Diversity invites all congregations to appreciate and learn from this rich heritage and the contributions of individuals of African descent.

Converge churches believe that 'Black history is American history, and all cultures and people groups should learn about and commemorate the various tragedies and victories of Black history woven into the historical background of the American story.'

Meanwhile, Church of God congregations of various sizes and locations also celebrate Black History Month.

Their activities include unique services, incisive messages, music, and other arts, media, tradition, community outreach, and food.

Churches that observe Black History Month do so in recognition of the inherent importance of emphasizing the contributions of Black people to the church and society.

Churches have used various techniques to celebrate the diversity and magnificence of Black heritage.

Every year, the Third Street Church of God in Washington, D.C., anticipates Black History Month.

Aside from inviting civic officials to provide guest speeches about the economic success of Black individuals, believers also deliver a children's story about people of African origin from the Scripture.

DC's Community Celebrates Black History Month 

Other groups and organizations in Washington, D.C., including churches, observe Black History Month.

According to NPR.org, at least seven new Tiny Desk Concerts highlight up-and-coming and veteran musical performers. The website said that the performers are part of NPR Music's celebration of Black History Month.

NPR Music's Alt. Afro-Latino music and musicians will be featured in episodes produced by the Latino team.

A brand-new season of Amplify with Lara Downes premiered on Feb. 2. It featured video interviews with Black artists and cultural influencers influencing our future in the arts, NPR.org bared.

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