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Shrine of the Black Madonna

Detroit, US

Shrine of the Black Madonna

The Shrine of the Black Madonna of the Pan African Orthodox Christian Church, or more simply the Shrine of the Black Madonna, is a church building located at 7625 Linwood Street in Detroit, Michigan. It is significant for its association with civil rights leader Rev. Albert B. Cleage Jr., and as the

location of many significant 20th century African American civil rights activities. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021.

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