Abstract
I’m a sociologist who studies the cultural behavior of African Americans in the United States. I’m particularly interested in religious organizations and their relationship to the practice and creation of a distinct culture in the U.S. I’m also a practicing Christian who knows no contradiction between the scientific work of her profession and her beliefs. I have worked with the Black Theology Project (BTP) since 1975, served on the Board of Directors since 1981, and was formerly Executive Director of the Project.