today in black history

February 14, 2026

Richard Allen becomes the first Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church on this date in 1816.

From The Bottom Up: Segment 1

POSTED: December 19, 2008, 1:39 am

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Philadelphia International Records founder Kenny Gamble talks about change and rebuilding communities.

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