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January 20 300
Religion 		  Ethiopian Jews, rich past, rich future.
This date, the Registry honors Ethiopian Jews.
November 13 354
Religion 		  Saint Augustine, "the Knowledgable One"
Saint Augustine was born on this date in 354.
December 5 500
Religion 		  "Black Peter," (Zwarte Piet), a "Black Face" European folk character.
On this date, we point out the origin of Black Peter (Zwarte Piet) in approximately 500 A.
August 11 570
Religion 		  Islam, a traditional and growing spiritual point of reference!
*This date celebrates the beginning of Ramadan 2010.
July 19 1500
Religion 		  From Africa to the Americas, Santeria!
This date from 1500, celebrates Santeria.
June 4 1526
Religion 		  From Africa to Sicily, Saint Benedict the Black!
The birth of Benedict the Black in 1526 is celebrated on this date.
May 11 1550
Religion 		  Macumba, another source of African spirituality!
This date in 1550 celebrates the Macumba/Candomble religion, one of many African-based faiths practiced in the Americas.
December 9 1579
Religion 		  St. Martin de Porres , the first black saint in the Americas!
*On this date in 1579, St.
February 29 1581
Religion 		  Peter Claver, patron saint of slaves!
*This date celebrates the birth of Peter Claver in 1581.
May 7 1600
Religion 		  Umbanda, a source of faith from Africa!
The Registry celebrates the Umbanda religion, which dates from 1600, on this date.
September 1 1620
Religion 		  Slaves brought burial customs from Africa to the United States
On this date we celebrate the African-American customs regarding cemeteries and funerals.
November 6 1746
Religion 		  Absalom Jones, building black spirituality and black churches.
On this date, we mark the birth of Absalom Jones in 1746, a black minister and abolitionist.
May 10 1748
Religion 		  The conception of "Amazing Grace!"
This date in 1748 marks the conception of the hymn “Amazing Grace.
January 10 1750
Religion 		  From slavery to bishop, James Varick
The birth of James Varick in 1750 is celebrated on this date.
July 19 1750
Religion 		  Black Harry Hosier, orator of spirit. .
The birth of Harry Hosier in 1750 is celebrated on this date.
July 8 1753
Religion 		  Lemuel Haynes preached to many New Englanders.
On this date Lemuel Haynes was born in 1753.
November 1 1758
Religion 		  "The Black Church," a brief history.
*This dates Registry from 1758, briefly writes about the history of the Black Church in America.
February 14 1760
Religion 		  Richard Allen, Bishop, AME's first leader!
*On this date in 1760, Richard Allen was born in Philadelphia.
December 14 1777
Religion 		  First African Baptist Church founded.
The First African Baptist Church of Savannah, GA.
September 4 1786
Religion 		  From slavery to ministry, Jehu Jones!
*The birth of Jehu Jones, Jr.
April 10 1788
Religion 		  William P. Quinn was a spiritual leader.
William Paul Quinn was born on this date in 1788.
July 17 1791
Religion 		  Bethel AME Church formed
On this date in 1791, the groundbreaking for the Bethel AME Church of Philadelphia occurred.
February 4 1794
Religion 		  The First African Methodist Episcopal Church founded
*This date marks the founding of the first Black Methodist Episcopal church in America in 1794.
November 19 1800
Religion 		  Coming home, the Black spiritual.
On this date, we focus on Black spiritual music in America.
December 11 1800
Religion 		  Shango, an African based religion
On this date, from 1800, we celebrate the Shango religion, one of many African-inspired religions practiced in the Americas.
June 12 1808
Religion 		  The powerful Abyssinian Baptist Church!
On this date in 1808, we celebrate the founding of Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City.
February 24 1811
Religion 		  Bishop Daniel Payne lead with mind and spirit. . .
*On this date in 1811, Bishop Daniel A.
July 4 1812
Religion 		  A special spiritual voice, John Jasper.
John Jasper, a black preacher, philosopher, and orator, was born on this date in 1812.
March 11 1813
Religion 		  Henriette Delille made her spirituality work!
*The birth of Henriette Delille in 1813 is celebrated on this date.
April 9 1816
Religion 		  African Methodist Episcopal Church founded.
On this date in 1816, representatives of five Methodist congregations assembled at the Bethel church in Philadelphia.
March 3 1819
Religion 		  Nationalist and missionary, Alex Crummell.
*Alexander Crummell was born on this date in 1819.
October 19 1825
Religion 		  William H. Day, editor and minister!
William Howard Day was born on this date in 1825.
August 19 1826
Religion 		  Mansfield Tyler, administrator and minister . . .
*On this date in 1826 Mansfield Tyler was born.
July 2 1828
Religion 		  Oblate Sisters of Providence, a religious beginning.
On this date in 1828, the Oblate Sisters of Providence were established.
September 25 1829
Religion 		  James T. Holly combined religion and ritual!
*On this date we celebrate the birth of James Theodore Holly in 1829.
April 6 1830
Religion 		  James Augustine Healy, the children's priest!
*On this date in 1830, James A.
May 30 1831
Religion 		  Bishop James W. Hood, minister and publisher
James Walker Hood, one of the one of the most influential men of color in the United States, was born on this date in 1831.
December 25 1835
Religion 		  Benjamin T. Tanner, 19th century A.M.E bishop!
Benjamin Tucker Tanner was born on this date in 1835.
August 7 1836
Religion 		  He kept his faith, Thomas Johnson!
*Thomas Johnson was born on this date in 1836.
January 23 1837
Religion 		  Amanda Smith, missionary with a quest
*Amanda Smith was born on this date in 1837.
May 28 1837
Religion 		  The Michigan Street Baptist Church, a Buffalo landmark!
The Michigan Street Baptist Church was founded on this date in 1837 in Buffalo, NY, one of the oldest Black Baptist Churches in the United States.
July 26 1838
Religion 		  From Alabama to the Congo, Maria Fearing!
Maria Fearing, an African-American teacher and missionary, was born on this date in 1838.
December 21 1840
Religion 		  Swing Low Sweet Chariot, an international hymn written by a black slave!
On this date in 1840, The Registry celebrates the writing of the hymn “Swing Low Sweet Chariot.
November 23 1841
Religion 		  In law and spirit, Pierce Landry lived a full life.
On this date we recognize the birth of Pierce Landry, a Black editor, chef, politician, and lawyer, born in 1841.
January 1 1842
Religion 		  Samuel Ferguson, a pioneering bishop!
Samuel David Ferguson, a Black priest and bishop, was born on this date in 1842.
October 9 1842
Religion 		  St. Augustine Catholic Church of New Orleans founded, first Black Catholic Church
This date in 1842 marks the dedication of St.
November 21 1842
Religion 		  The Sisters of the Holy Family, a haven for blacks . . .
The Sisters of The Holy Family Parish, an African-American congregation of pontifical status, was founded on this date in 1842 in New Orleans.
March 15 1843
Religion 		  Richard Boyd, a tireless spiritual leader
*Richard Henry Boyd was born on this date in 1843.
April 17 1843
Religion 		  Theophilus Steward ministered to many!
Theophilus Steward was born on this date in 1843.
July 31 1844
Religion 		  Henry Plummer, a vindicated Chaplain!
Henry Plummer, a black soldier and chaplain, was born on this date in 1844.
June 10 1850
Religion 		  St. Andrews AME Church of Sacramento founded!
This date in 1850 marks the founding of St.
October 10 1850
Religion 		  A minister of justice, Francis J. Grimke!
On this date in 1850, Francis James Grimke was born.
July 7 1851
Religion 		  Charles A. Tindley was a servant of the Lord!
Charles Albert Tindley was born on this date in 1851.
December 24 1853
Religion 		  Octavia Rogers Albert used her faith to teach and write!
The birth of Octavia V.
February 10 1854
Religion 		  Joseph Price had a vision for education
*Joseph Charles Price was born on this date in 1854.
April 1 1854
Religion 		  Augustus Tolton, America's first Black Catholic Priest!
Augustus Tolton, a Black priest, was born on this date in 1854.
June 10 1854
Religion 		  First African American Catholic priest ordained. .
On this date in 1854, James Augustine Healy was ordained in Paris, France, thus becoming the first African-American priest in the Catholic Church.
October 5 1862
Religion 		  The First Baptist Church of Georgetown was formally founded
The First Baptist Church of Georgetown was founded on this date in 1862.
May 8 1864
Religion 		  Lena Mason expressed her beliefs well. .
Lena Mason, a Black minister and poet, was born on this date in 1864.
May 5 1865
Religion 		  Spiritual charisma, Adam Clayton Powell, Sr.!
Reverend Adam Clayton Powell, Sr.
June 16 1865
Religion 		  The oldest A.M.E. church in Georgia, Saint Philip
Saint Philip A.
August 25 1866
Religion 		  One of Spelman's finest, Nora A. Gordon!
Nora Antonia Gordon was born on this date in 1866.
November 15 1866
Religion 		  Pilgrim Baptist Church, a first for Black Minnesota!
On this date in 1866, Pilgrim Baptist Church in St.
September 3 1867
Religion 		  The Sixth Mount Zion Baptist church of Richmond founded!
*The Sixth Mount Zion Baptist was founded on this date in 1867.
May 2 1870
Religion 		  A founding minister of Pentecostalism, William J. Seymour
William J.
January 3 1871
Religion 		  Mary Magdalena Tate, a vibrant minister!
Mary Magdalena L.
July 5 1874
Religion 		  Stephen Theobald was a spiritual leader . . .
Stephen Theobald was born on this date in 1874.
March 14 1879
Religion 		  St. James Methodist Episcopal Church, MD. Founded
*On this date in 1879, St.
June 3 1884
Religion 		  The Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church founded. .
This date in 1884 marks the founding of the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church in Princess Anne, Maryland.
June 2 1886
Religion 		  Tanner AME Church, an Arizona home for many Blacks . . .
The founding of Tanner Chapel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church of Phoenix in 1899 is celebrated on this date.
September 24 1886
Religion 		  Ebenezer Baptist Church--Martin Luther King's home church--founded in Atlanta
The founding of Ebenezer Baptist Church in 1886 is celebrated on this date.
December 21 1892
Religion 		  St. Peter Claver Church, a Minnesota milestone!
On this date, we celebrate the founding of Saint Peter Claver Catholic Church in 1892.
July 18 1897
Religion 		  Stephen Spottswood, a man of courage and convictions!
On this date in 1897, Stephen Gill Spottswood was born.
October 7 1897
Religion 		  Nation of Islam Leader, Elijah Muhammad had vision.
On this date the Registry remembers the birth of Elijah Muhammad in 1897.
November 18 1899
Religion 		  Theologian of the times, Howard Thurman.
On this date in 1899, Howard Thurman was born.
December 8 1899
Religion 		  Sarah Williamson, missionary in Africa!
Sarah Williamson was born on this date in 1899.
February 26 1900
Religion 		  N.O.I. Founder, Wallace D. Farad born.
*This date celebrates the birth of Wallace D.
October 15 1900
Religion 		  Decatur Nichols, a dedicated man of God!
Decatur Nichols was born on this date in 1900.
September 21 1903
Religion 		  New Hope Baptist Church of Newark, a beginning!
*On this date in 1903, The New Hope Baptist Church of Newark was organized.
March 30 1904
Religion 		  Denzil Carty, a gentle spirit
*Denzil Carty was born in St.
June 13 1908
Religion 		  Edler Hawkins civil activist with his ministry. .
Edler Garnett Hawkins was born on this date in 1908.
July 26 1908
Religion 		  Alexander Memorial Baptist Church founded.
Alexander Memorial Baptist Church began on this date in 1908 when a group of worshipers left the First Baptist Church in Georgetown, Washington D.
March 11 1909
Religion 		  John Burgess, an ambassador of the church!
*On this date in 1909, John Burgess was born.
September 10 1910
Religion 		  Minister and activist for the times, M. Moran Weston!
*Dr.
November 30 1910
Religion 		  Pauli Murray. aacademic, administrator, priest
On this date in 1910, Pauli Murray was born.
April 17 1911
Religion 		  Isaiah Newman, activist through the Lord!
Isaiah Newman was born on this date in 1911.
October 26 1911
Religion 		  Mahalia Jackson, gospel's main lady!
This date marks gospel singer Mahalia Jackson’s birthday
in 1911.
March 29 1915
Religion 		  Rev. Floyd Massey Jr., and inspiration for many!
*This date in 1915 celebrates the birth of Rev.
June 16 1917
Religion 		  Rembert Stokes, educator of the spirit!
Rembert E.
October 6 1921
Religion 		  Joseph Lowery, outspoken and active.
*Joseph Lowery was born on this date in 1921.
March 18 1922
Religion 		  Fred Shuttlesworth, minister and leader!
*The Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth was born on this date in 1922.
July 6 1922
Religion 		  Mahalia's protégé', Bessie Griffin!
*Bessie Griffin was born on this date in 1922.
January 27 1925
Religion 		  Rev. John Cross Jr. was the Lords witness.
*The Reverend John H.
March 15 1925
Religion 		  A Southern fixture, the New Everdale Baptist Church!
*On this date in 1925 the New Everdale Baptist Church was built.
November 13 1928
Religion 		  The Dixie Hummingbirds, 80 years of gospel tradition!
The founding of the Dixie Hummingbirds in 1928 is celebrated on this date.
June 12 1930
Religion 		  Barbara Harris, a spiritual first!
On this date in 1930, Barbara Harris, the first woman ordained a bishop in the Anglican Communion, was born.
December 5 1932
Religion 		  James Cleveland, Gospel Voice
James Cleveland was born on this date in 1932.
May 11 1933
Religion 		  Louis Farrakhan, a discipline disciple. .
On this date in 1933, Louis Farrakhan was born.
June 21 1936
Religion 		  O. C. Smith, entertainer and minister . . .
O.
November 27 1938
Religion 		  Rev. Al Sampson, a voice with action.
Albert "Al" Sampson was born on this date in 1938.
December 7 1947
Religion 		  Wilton Gregory, a spiritual vocie for the times!
Reverend Wilton D.
October 9 1952
Religion 		  The Caravans spawned brilliant spiritual vocalists
The 1952 founding of The Caravans Black Gospel singing group is celebrated on this date.
November 3 1957
Religion 		  “Manifesto on Racial Beliefs” published!
On this date in 1957, a “Manifesto on Racial Beliefs” was published by The Atlanta Constitution.
December 7 1966
Religion 		  The season of Kwanzaa starts later this month
This month is the season of Kwanzaa.
April 13 1969
Religion 		  The Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem, the Soul of Judaism!
On this date we celebrate the return of African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem to Israel in 1969.
November 28 1971
Religion 		  Umoja Karamu celebrated!
On this date Umoja Karamu is celebrated.
February 25 1975
Religion 		  Elijah Muhammads dies!
*On this date in 1975, Elijah Muhammad died.
June 8 1978
Religion 		  Blacks allowed priesthood in the Mormon Church!
On this date in 1978, the Mormon Church announced that Blacks would be allowed to hold the priesthood.
January 25 1999
Religion 		  Rev. Henry Lyons pleads guilty!
*On this date in 1999, Rev.
September 23 2000
Religion 		  Ayecha, a community for Jews of Color.
The Ayecha Resource Organization is celebrated on this date.
September 16 2002
Religion 		  The African cemetary in Key West!
*On this date in 2002, a Consecration Ceremony for the Key West African cemetery took place.
October 4 2003
Religion 		  African Burial Ground in New York City re-established and reconsecrated
On this date in 2003, an African Burial Ground in New York City was re-established.
December 26 2008
Religion 		  The first day of Kwanzaa.
December 26 is the first day of Kwanzaa or Umoja, meaning Unity.
December 27 2008
Religion 		  The second day of Kwanza
This date is the second day of Kwanzaa or Kujichaguli, meaning Self-determination.
December 28 2008
Religion 		  The third day of Kwanzaa
This date is the third day of Kwanzaa: The day focuses on Ujima, or collective work and responsibility.
December 29 2008
Religion 		  The fourth day of Kwanzaa.
This date is the fourth day of Kwanzaa.
December 30 2008
Religion 		  The fifth day of Kwanzaa.
This date is the fifth day of Kwanzaa.
December 31 2008
Religion 		  The sixth day of Kwanzaa
*This date is the sixth day of Kwanzaa: The day focuses on Kuumba or creativity.
January 1 2009
Religion 		  The seventh day of Kwanzaa.
This date is the seventh and last day of Kwanzaa.
 
 

    

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