Cascade United Methodist Church, 11:00am - 3rd Sunday, Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, Pastor, February 16, 1992, Master tape

This audio recording features a worship service on February 16, 1992 at Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. This recording features singing, musical performances, scripture readings, prayer, and a sermon. Beginning at 01:02:10, Joseph E. Lowery delivers a sermon about perspectives on Black history and the importance of knowing who one is in order to know where one is going. Lowery emphasizes that Black presence in America at its best has taught America "how to define hope", how to "translate adversity into opportunity", and how to be "the best patriots" by loving America. Lowery encourages the congregation to continue the Black experience by being perseverant, taking action in communities, and spreading love with one another. This audio recording concludes with singing. Audio note: Distorted audio high background noise and high noise floor throughout recording playback.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, the Joseph Echols Lowery Irrevocable Trust, and other donors in supporting the processing and digitization of Morehouse College's Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection