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The Magic Negro In Churches of Christ - Marshall Keeble's Unique Relationship with White Churches of Christ

Description: Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: ""The Green Mile," "The Legend of Bagger Vance" and "Bruce Almighty" are noteworthy examples of movies casting black actors with supernatural powers. Even though the concept of the "Magic Negro" first surfaced in the early 1950s, the notion that Marshall Keeble seemingly possessed magical powers dates back to the 1930s. How does the concept of the "Magic Negro" apply to Marshall Keeble? What does the concept tea… more
Date: September 18, 2007
Duration: 51 minutes 43 seconds
Creator: Robinson, Edward J.
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Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Show Us How You Do It - Marshall Keeble and the Rise of the Black Churches of Christ in the United States

Description: Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Marshall Keeble (1878-1968) was without question the most influential black preacher in Churches of Christ. But he did not accomplish his great work alone. Keeble had white financial and black spiritual supporters who assisted him in his evangelistic endeavors. This class seeks to tell this complex and compelling story."
Date: September 22, 2008
Duration: 53 minutes 27 seconds
Creator: Robinson, Edward J.
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Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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