The Political Influence of African American Ministers
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- 1 September 2006
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Black Studies
- Vol. 37 (1) , 5-19
Abstract
Since the days of slavery, some of the most influential political figures among African Americans have been members of the clergy. This political prominence of the clergy may have its origins in West Africa, where societal leaders have historically played both secular and religious roles.Keywords
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- Henry Highland GarnetThe Journal of Negro History, 1928