String Of Arsons Target Predominantly Black Churches In St. Louis

Seven churches in the St. Louis area have been damaged by fire over the past two weeks, in attacks that authorities say are aimed at predominantly black churches.

Most of the fires have only caused minimal damage, but New Life Missionary Baptist Church was badly damaged. Here & Now’s Robin Young talks with New Life’s pastor, Rev. David Triggs, about how they are coping in the wake of the fires.

Guest

• Rev. David Triggs, pastor of New Life Missionary Baptist Church in St. Louis.

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