Ep. 5 - What’s the Matter with Daddy?

From the time Daddy Grace founded the United House of Prayer in 1919, his life was not without controversy: from his appearance, to how much money he made (and the taxes he paid – or didn’t pay), to suspicions of Communism, and worse. In fact, Daddy Grace seemed to be constantly battling the US government on various charges. But how much of this was real? And how much was just an excuse for Uncle Sam to try to bring down a powerful Black man? 

Guests:

Bishop C.M. Grace aka Sweet Daddy Grace

Dr. Hasan Jeffries, Associate Professor of History, Ohio State University

Daryl Stewart, Artist, Educator, and Story Editor for Sweet Daddy Grace

Dr. Marie W. Dallam, Professor of American Religion, Associate Dean at University of Oklahoma

Reverend Louise Scott-Rountree, Council-at-Large, City of Newark, New Jersey

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