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First African Baptist Church was one of nation's largest churches: 'Appreciate the journey'

RICHMOND, Va. -- First African Baptist Church stands tall at 2700 Hanes Avenue in Richmond. The ministry has been in the city for almost two centuries and is a big part of its history. First African ...
The Tuscaloosa News

First African Baptist Church to commemorate 60 years since 'Bloody Tuesday'

First African Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa will host a day of events on June 9 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of "Bloody Tuesday," a pivotal moment in the city's civil rights movement. The events ...
The Tuscaloosa News

First African Baptist Church to commemorate key civil rights event 'Bloody Tuesday'

First African Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa will host a special service at 3 p.m. Sunday to commemorate the 59th anniversary of "Bloody Tuesday." The service, organized by the Bloody Tuesday Committee, ...
WKYT

First African Baptist Church collects donations for tornado victims

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - On the day after Christmas, the First African Baptist Church in Lexington held a “Project Pack the Truck” tornado relief drive for victims of storm damage in Bowling Green. The ...
The Island Packet

Hilton Head First African Baptist Church pastor, ‘everybody’s confidant,’ dies at 54

This past week was supposed to be an exciting several days for Rev. Dr. Alvin Laranzo Petty and his wife of 11 years, Sharon. Friday would be Sharon’s birthday, followed by the couple’s 12-year ...
WMAZ

Where the dream began: First African Baptist Church in Dublin

DUBLIN, Ga. — To celebrate Black History Month, we'll be visiting locations across Central Georgia that speak to the heart and soul of the African-American community. Founded in 1867 under the ...
WMAZ

Church where Dr. King gave first speech honors him at Sunday service

DUBLIN, Ga. — In Dublin, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was celebrated all weekend long. It started Saturday with the 28th Annual Dublin-Laurens Black Festival Committee's MLK Parade. First African ...
Chillicothe Gazette

The Black History Makers of Chillicothe: David Nickens was the first Black ordained minister in Ohio

CHILLICOTHE― David Nickens is a cherished religious leader in Ross County who created the First Baptist Church, participated in the Underground Railroad and was the first Black ordained minister in ...
WTOC-TV

Musician John Mellencamp visits First African Baptist Church

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Standing strong in the middle of downtown is First African Baptist Church, whose history runs deep and strong in the Savannah Area. “It’s amazing to know that a congregation ...
NPR

First African American picked for key Southern Baptist Convention position

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee pastor Willie McLaurin has been named interim president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee, becoming the first African American to lead one ...
WLKY

Lexington's First African Baptist Church gathers donations for Bowling Green tornado victims

FOR ONE TIME ONLY, PEOPLE CAN USE AN ALTERNATIVE ADDRESS IF THEY LOST THEIR HOME IN THE STORM. AFTER CHRISTMAS A KENTUCKY CHURCH PACKED A TRUCK TO PRODEVI RELIEF FOR TORNADO VICTIMS. THE FIRST AFRICAN ...