Local Black churches play a supporting role in students’ education

As students return to the classroom, the faith-based community continues to play a supporting role in their education. American Black Journal’s “Black Church in Detroit” series explores the contributions of local churches with Bishop Dr. Corletta Vaughn, pastor of Holy Ghost Cathedral Church and a Detroit Public Schools Community District board member, and Pastor Velma Jean Overman of Christ Temple City of Refuge. They discuss the spiritual support faith leaders provide students, parents, and educators. Plus, they discuss the churches’ efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism in Detroit Public Schools. Subscribe to the Detroit PBS channel for more clips: https://www.youtube.com/@detroitpbs Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS Video App: https://www.detroitpbs.org/download-mobile-app/ Join the Detroit PBS Newsletter: https://www.detroitpbs.org/subscribe/ FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/detroitpbs/ X (formerly known as Twitter): https://x.com/detroit_pbs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detroitpbs/