[4][5] The church contains a series of 14 murals[6] depicting vignettes of the Black experience in America, including slavery, emancipation, and scenes from the Civil Rights Movement.

Edmonds's[9] pieces are mostly in fiery shades of orange and yellow and depict the violent oppression of blacks in America.

Watson,[10] on the other hand, used a cooler palette in his paintings to express sorrow in the black experience and the importance of memorializing this history as a way to find courage for the future.

The landmark designation cited the church as one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture, with a complete set of stained glass windows provided by the English firm Clayton & Bell.

It also cited the church's ongoing role in activism for African American civil rights.