Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The first Black Christian denomination in the United States, founded in 1816, which served as a safe space for organizing, worship, and cultural expression within African American communities.
AP course connection
Topic 3.9: 3.9 Black Organizations and Institutions