Blacks
and
Scientology
‘I am a Scientologist’
By Terrance Dean
isit any neighborhood in the Black community and you’re bound
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to find a church on nearly every city block. When it comes to
faith-based communities, African Americans are believed to be
among the most religious and spiritual, especially those who
practice Christianity, Islam, Catholicism or Judaism. There are even some
sprinkles of Buddhism, thanks in part to iconic celebrity Tina Turner,
who introduced Black folks to the religion in her autobiography, What’s
Love Got To Do With It. But, when it comes to Scientology, another reli-
gious belief, lots of Black entertainers are mum.
However, one hip hop legend isn’t afraid to speak out about being a
Scientologist. For eight years, Douglas “Doug E. Fresh” Davis has been a
member of the fastest growing and most controversial religion to come
on the scene.
Cover photo credit: Ken Anderson
12 The Michigan FrontPage • November 13, 2009
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