Adam Clayton Powell Jr.: Preacher & Politician
Tuesday, August 11
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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2026-08-11 19:00:00
2026-08-11 20:00:00
America/New_York
Adam Clayton Powell Jr.: Preacher & Politician
Presenter: Mark Sample
Virtual Program - Virtual Room - FML AS
Virtual Program
Virtual Room - FML ASPresenter: Mark Sample
Adam Clayton Powell, pastor to one of the largest Baptist churches in the country, eventually became the first African American elected to Congress from New York State. Representing Harlem from the 1940s through the early 1970s, he became known as "Mr. Civil Rights” because of his work in the early days of the civil rights movement. By 1961, he became the first African American to chair a committee in the House. Monroe Community College professor Mark Sample shares the story of this important leader.
AGE GROUP: | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | General Event |
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