Tennessean

Many don't know the abolitionist and AME Church founder honored in this new Delaware mural

Richard Allen, born into slavery near Smyrna, rose to found the AME Church and promote rights for African Americans. Some of his most notable achievements are illustrated in a new mural unveiled March ...
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Freedom's prophet : Bishop Richard Allen, the AME Church, and the Black founding fathers / Richard S. Newman

Introduction: A Black founder's many worlds -- "For Zion's sake ... I will not rest" -- Gospel labors -- The year of the fever, part 1 : a (deceptively) simple narrative of the Black people -- The ...
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Reverend Richard Allen, Bishop of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church

Bp. Richard Allen: Religion and Spirituality\Founder\Founder of religious order Bp. Richard Allen: Religion and Spirituality\Clergy\Prelate\Bishop ...
The Philadelphia Tribune

Her place in history: Rev. Carolyn C. Cavaness looks back on first year as Mother Bethel AME Church’s first female pastor

Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church near 6th and Lombard streets in South Philadelphia, still stands more than ...
AOL

Renovation revelation: Letter linked to abolitionist found in historic NJ church

CAPE MAY, New Jersey − The former Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church yielded a few finds when contractors began renovating it to become East Lynne Theater Company's new home: some old bottles, ...