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Mount Gilead Church Reborn as Arts Hub | Texas News
Fort Worth’s oldest African American Baptist church, Mount Gilead, is getting a fresh start as a vibrant performing arts center. After 150 years of standing as a pillar of Black history — from emancipation to the Great Depression — the historic building is set to be purchased by Alvin Brown, who plans to preserve its soul while transforming it into a hub for music, theater, spoken word, and visual arts. Working with architect DeQualés Thompson, Brown aims to honor the church’s legacy as a community heart while fostering creativity with local artists. The congregation has already moved to the…
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