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July 4, 1954
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Dr. Gardner C. Taylor, pastor of Concord Baptist Church in Brooklyn, was elected to the board of directors of the American Baptist Convention's General Council in Minneapolis, becoming the first member of his race to serve on the board.
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American Baptists Elect Dr. Taylor
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - (ANP) - Dr. Gardner C. Taylor was elected to the board of directors of the General Council of the American Baptist Convention at its annual session here. The pastor of Concord Baptist church of Brooklyn is the first member of the race ever chosen for the board.
The ABC is composed of more than 7,000 churches, nearly all white, and was organized in 1907. Dr. W. Corney Hargroves, of Philadelphia, Pa., is president. The General Council acts between sessions on matters of policy and progress.
Dr. Taylor will serve for three years.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - (ANP) - Dr. Gardner C. Taylor was elected to the board of directors of the General Council of the American Baptist Convention at its annual session here. The pastor of Concord Baptist church of Brooklyn is the first member of the race ever chosen for the board.
The ABC is composed of more than 7,000 churches, nearly all white, and was organized in 1907. Dr. W. Corney Hargroves, of Philadelphia, Pa., is president. The General Council acts between sessions on matters of policy and progress.
Dr. Taylor will serve for three years.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
American Baptist Convention
Dr Gardner Taylor
Board Election
First Black Member
Concord Baptist Church
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Gardner C. Taylor
Dr. W. Corney Hargroves
Where did it happen?
Minneapolis, Minn.
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Dr. Gardner C. Taylor
Dr. W. Corney Hargroves
Location
Minneapolis, Minn.
Story Details
Dr. Gardner C. Taylor elected to the board of directors of the General Council of the American Baptist Convention, first member of the race chosen, to serve three years.