Radnor Township is hosting a wreath-laying ceremony Friday, Feb. 14, for AME Church founder Bishop Richard Allen, reports The ...

Started in 1837, Allen Chapel AME was the first black church ... proud of their heritage and proud of their church,” Sacopulos wrote in a short history. During Allen Chapel’s 105th anniversary ...

The small stone church at 515 S. Sixth St. is one of the long-standing spiritual anchors for Yakima’s Black community.

click image for close-up This portrait is a youthful image of Sara Allen, wife of African Methodist Episcopal Church founder Richard Allen. It is the only portrait of her known to exist.

Jarena Lee became the first woman to be authorized to preach by Richard Allen, founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Although he at first denied her request, Bishop Allen was so moved ...