Question

What was the first institution fully controlled by blacks that took part in

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is: Churches.

Explanation:

Churches were one of the first social institutions fully controlled by African Americans. During Reconstruction, many black religious groups started growing rapidly in the South and became the key points within developing African American communities. It was the result of the discrimination and segregation in white religious communities. The most important religious groups were: African Methodist Episcopal, African Methodist Episcopal Zion, and various Baptist groups.  

Every church was the epitome of an African American community. It also was the general meeting house and the social center of the black community.

Answer 2

Answer:

African American Churches

Explanation:

APEX