As with any institution, there are preachers and churches that are dishonest and ineffective. We all know of famous and not-so-famous instances of preachers and churches that are all about the dollar. However, the majority are working to save souls and uplift their communities, and yes, they incorporate African and African-American history in their services and ministries. Not only are they preserving and retelling our history, but they remain relevant with services that range from serving as voting locations, to providing job training, to running schools and day cares, and providing grocers in food deserts. They do not get the headlines, but they are quietly going about fulfilling their mission. Let’s not forget the bridge that carried us over. We as a people, have a tendency to malign and forget our pioneers and trailblazers. The church can always be better, but let’s not paint them all with one broad brush…