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Black churches played a crucial role in the relief and recovery efforts following the riots. Shiloh Presbyterian Church, led by Reverend Henry Highland Garnet since 1857, became a center for outreach. Garnet, a former slave who rose to prominence as an anti-slavery advocate, organized the collection and distribution of supplies, made house visits, and acted as a voice for the Black community.
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