When was it published?

March 4, 1950 in Atlanta Daily World

Domestic News March 4, 1950

Atlanta Daily World

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Dr. Benjamin Mays, Rev. Gardner C. Taylor, Mrs. Gardner C. Taylor, Rev. Jerome D. Harris

Q: What keywords are associated?

Benjamin Mays, Concord Baptist Church, Morehouse College, Educational Day, Speaking Tour, Brooklyn Church, Religious Address

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

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What is this article about?

Dr. Benjamin Mays spoke at Concord Baptist Church in Brooklyn on Educational Day, receiving a check for Morehouse College's fund and a book; part of his speaking tour including past and upcoming engagements.

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EDUCATOR-CHURCHMAN AT CONCORD BAPTIST CHURCH—Dr. Benjamin Mays, President of Morehouse College (second from left) received warm greetings at Concord Baptist Church of Christ, Brooklyn, Sunday. Left to right above are the Rev. Gardner C. Taylor, pastor, Dr. Mays, Mrs. Gardner C. Taylor and the Rev. Jerome D. Harris, associate pastor. Dr. Mays delivered an inspiring Educational Day address at the church whose congregation presented him a substantial check to add to the educational fund of Morehouse. He also received a copy of "Lead Kindly Light" by Vincent Sheean from the Sisterhood Club of Concord. The prominent churchman-educator is in the midst of a busy speaking tour which has taken him to Fort Wayne, Ind., Akron, O., and S. C. He is scheduled at Berea College, Plymouth, N. H., and Boston U. He will receive an honorary degree at the latter school where he will be at the convocation and dedication of the new chapel of the School of Religion March 13. His subject will be "Religion and Racial Tension." (Photo by Bing).

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Event Education

What keywords are associated?

Benjamin Mays Concord Baptist Church Morehouse College Educational Day Speaking Tour Brooklyn Church Religious Address

What entities or persons were involved?

Dr. Benjamin Mays Rev. Gardner C. Taylor Mrs. Gardner C. Taylor Rev. Jerome D. Harris

Where did it happen?

Brooklyn

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Brooklyn

Event Date

Sunday

Key Persons

Dr. Benjamin Mays Rev. Gardner C. Taylor Mrs. Gardner C. Taylor Rev. Jerome D. Harris

Outcome

received a substantial check for morehouse college educational fund and a copy of "lead kindly light" by vincent sheean from the sisterhood club of concord

Event Details

Dr. Benjamin Mays, President of Morehouse College, received warm greetings at Concord Baptist Church of Christ, Brooklyn, Sunday. Rev. Gardner C. Taylor, pastor, Dr. Mays, Mrs. Gardner C. Taylor and Rev. Jerome D. Harris, associate pastor, were present. Dr. Mays delivered an inspiring Educational Day address. The congregation presented him a substantial check to add to the educational fund of Morehouse. He also received a copy of "Lead Kindly Light" by Vincent Sheean from the Sisterhood Club of Concord. Dr. Mays is in the midst of a busy speaking tour which has taken him to Fort Wayne, Ind., Akron, O., and S. C. He is scheduled at Berea College, Plymouth, N. H., and Boston U. He will receive an honorary degree at the latter school where he will be at the convocation and dedication of the new chapel of the School of Religion March 13. His subject will be "Religion and Racial Tension."