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Black Church UMC

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African Americans are a vital part of the tapestry of The United Methodist Church and have played important roles in the development of the denomination in the United States.

Explore this section to learn about African American bishops, pastors, preachers, missionaries and members from yesterday and today.

The Lorraine Motel (now a museum) is the site where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968. Photo by Adam Jones, Ph.D., Creative Commons, 2012.
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Who We Are

James Lawson: Befriending James Earl Ray After MLK's Death

A United Methodist pastor and close friend of Martin King's explains why he reached out to the man accused of killing the civil rights icon.

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Growing up in the church, there were some indications she might be a bishop one day. Photo courtesy of the Western PA Conference of the United Methodist Church.
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Podcasts

Meet Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi

A pastor's kid and former school psychologist, this United Methodist bishop encourages us to see beyond barriers and embrace possibilities.

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Black Church UMC

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Inspiring Figures in History

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  • Historic photo of Susan Angeline Collins, taken in Los Angeles, California. Collins served as a Methodist missionary in Africa for 31 years. Image courtesy of the General Commission on Archives and History.

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    African American Woman's Incredible Life as a Methodist Missionary
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  • Image of the Rev. Charles Albert Tindley. Courtesy of Tindley Temple United Methodist Church, Philadelphia, PA.

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    Tindley Temple: A Highlight of Methodist History
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The UMC in Africa

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  • Africa University Fund Did You Know Bulletin Insert (Korean version)
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  • L to R: Mr. James Salley, associate vice chancellor for institutional advancement, Dr. Verlie Tisdale, Claflin U's interim vice provost, Rev. Dr. Peter Mageto, AU's acting vice chancellor, Dr. Dwaun Warmack, Claflin U's president and Dr. Karl Wright, Claflin U's provost. Courtesy photo.

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    AU, Claflin U Launch Online M.Sc. in Biotechnology
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  • Africa University Fund Did You Know Bulletin Insert (Portuguese version)
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  • Africa University Fund Did You Know Bulletin Insert (Spanish version)
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  • Africa University Fund Did You Know Bulletin Insert (French version)
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  • Photo courtesy of Africa University.

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    Africa University joins partnership to strengthen TB control
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