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John Eligon and William Widmer

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Uganda New York Times world
9 Apr 2019
OPELOUSAS, La. — Much of Monica Harris’ identity is tied to the Greater Union Baptist Church, a 129-year-old sanctuary that has been at the center of her family for generations. As a child, she was dunked into a baptismal basin and then paraded like a princess up the aisle in a white dress and white patent leather shoes. She was married at the church, and she said goodbye to her parents there, too.
Louisiana Congregations Resolute After Fires Destroy 3 Black Churches
Uganda New York Times world
8 Apr 2019
OPELOUSAS, La. — Much of Monica Harris’ identity as a black woman is tied to the Greater Union Baptist Church, a 129-year-old sanctuary that has been at the center of her family for generations. As a child, she was dunked into a baptismal basin and then paraded like a princess up the aisle in a white dress and white patent leather shoes. She was married at the church, and she said goodbye to her parents there, too.
'They Didn't Burn Down Our Spirit': Louisiana Black Churches Defiant Amid Fires