Shirley Slaughter has written a compelling and must-read book for anyone who cares about the contributions and history of African Americans and the Catholic Church in Detroit. It is a story of triumph, pain, and yes, even the sting of discrimination and racial disharmony as the church struggles with the issues of race and black Catholics.

 

Shirley Slaughter's  meticulous research and her skillful, detailed writing offers a fascinating insight into the development and challenges faced by the African American Catholic community in Detroit.

- Luther Keith, former Detroit News senior editor, media consultant