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African American Leaders: St. Paul Langley Epps

April 30, 2024

 

Portrait of St. Paul Langley Epps. [Pearl ID: islandora:358360]

Each month, the Presbyterian Historical Society is bearing witness to the lives of African American leaders throughout the history of the PC(USA). Click here to learn how PHS is collecting records of the Black Presbyterian experience through...

Author: 
Amalia
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African American Leaders Series, African American History
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African American Leaders: Charles Marks, Jr.

March 15, 2024
Portrait of Charles Marks, Jr., 1968. [RG 414 (Biographical Vertical Files)]

Each month, the Presbyterian Historical Society is bearing witness to the lives of African American leaders throughout the history of the PC(USA). Click here to learn how PHS is collecting records of the Black Presbyterian experience through the African American Leaders and Congregations Initiative.

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Author: 
Kyna
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African American History, African American Leaders Series
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African American Leaders: Benjamin Johnson Anderson

February 21, 2024
First Negro Smith College chaplain, 1964 [islandora:350264].

Each month, the Presbyterian Historical Society is bearing witness to the lives of African American leaders throughout the history of the denomination. Click here to learn how PHS is collecting records of the Black Presbyterian experience...

Author: 
Allison
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African American Leaders Series, African American History
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African American Leaders: Shelton Bishop Waters

January 4, 2024
Shelton Bishop Waters at his desk, 1950s. From accession 23-0508.

Each month, the Presbyterian Historical Society is bearing witness to the lives of African American leaders throughout the history of the...

Author: 
David S
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African American Leaders Series, African American Presbyterians, African American History
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African American Leaders Series in 2023

December 18, 2023

This year, PHS kicked off its African American Leaders series, a blog series that celebrates the lives and work of Black Presbyterians. Each month in 2023, we've published biographies of African American ministers, educators, organizers, theologians, and human rights activists. And, included in each blog post is a free bulletin insert that churches can download and share with their congregation. Continue reading to learn more about these trailblazers and stay-tuned as we’ll...

Author: 
Kristen
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African American History, African American Leaders Series, African American Presbyterians
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