Thanks for posting Op, I can't believe the rep system is working today!
I stopped what I was doing and read every single word and paragraph of the article.
I recently posted a thread about an old church in Miami going thru the same exact struggle.
Anyway I'm linking your article for those that find their way into this thread.
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Once a Force in Harlem, the Oldest Black Church in New York Hangs On
Mother A.M.E. Zion Church recently received a $200,000 grant for preservation, but attendance has declined in recent years.
Mother A.M.E. Zion Church recently received a $200,000 grant for preservation, but attendance has declined in recent years.
www.nytimes.com