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Richard Allen (February 14, 1760 – March 26, 1831) [1] was a minister, educator, writer, and one of the United States' most active and influential black leaders. In 1794, he founded the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME), the first independent Black denomination in the United States.
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May 10, 2021 · Richard Allen founded the first national Black church in the United States, the African Methodist Episcopal Church, in 1816. Death date: March 26, 1831
Richard Allen (born February 14, 1760, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [U.S.]—died March 26, 1831, Philadelphia) was the founder and first bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, a major American denomination.
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Jun 9, 2021 · He was then elected Bishop. Allen spent the remainder of his life tending his station on the Underground Railroad, along with his wife Sarah Bass. He also worked with community leaders to open schools for African Americans. His life’s work established ways African Americans (both freed and enslaved) could organize, learn, and help one another.
Apr 8, 2024 · Richard Allen was a prominent figure in American history, renowned for his contributions to the advancement of African American rights, particularly within the realm of religion and social justice.
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Aug 8, 2008 · Allen was ordained an elder and then consecrated as bishop—the first black to hold such an office in America.
Apr 14, 2021 · Bishop Richard Allen: Apostle of Freedom. Produced by Dr. Mark Tyler, this documentary looks at the life of Bishop Richard Allen featuring voices from his family, the AME Church,...
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