Freedom's Prophet

Richard Newman spoke about his book, Freedom’s Prophet: Bishop Richard Allen, the AME Church, and the Black Founding Fathers, published by N… read more

Richard Newman spoke about his book, Freedom’s Prophet: Bishop Richard Allen, the AME Church, and the Black Founding Fathers, published by NYU Press. In his book, Mr. Newman recounts the life of the post-revolutionary African-American leader, Bishop Richard Allen. Richard Allen (1760-1831) was born a slave in Philadelphia and secured his freedom during the American Revolution. He founded two of the most influential black-led organizations in early America: the Free African Society, a benevolent organization, and the Bethel Church, the birthplace of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. He was also the first African American to co-author a copyrighted pamphlet. Following his remarks Mr. Newman responded to questions from members the audience. close

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Freedom's Prophet

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Program ID:
206510-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
First Aired:
Oct 18, 2008 | 8:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Feb 22, 2009 | 4:55am EST | C-SPAN 2

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  • Oct 18, 2008 | 8:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 21, 2009 | 12:54pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 22, 2009 | 4:55am EST | C-SPAN 2
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