The Colored Man in the Methodist Episcopal Church

"The Colored Man in the Methodist Episcopal Church" by L. M. Hagood is a historical work that takes a look at the experiences of African Americans in the Methodist Episcopal Church, starting from the time of slavery and going into the years after the Civil War. The author tells the story of how the Church affected the lives of its Black members, focusing on its important role and the discrimination they faced. The story begins by illustrating why it's important to tell this history. It shows how the Church stood against slavery and fought for the freedom and rights of Black people. The starting also shines a light on the struggles inside the Church, with mixed feelings about how to treat African Americans. Ultimately, this book seeks to recognize the often unnoticed hard work of Black members and fix wrong ideas about the Church's past actions toward them.