December 3, 2009
Recently 4 police officers were killed in Washington state, near Tacoma. The alleged killer had been given clemency by former Massachusetts governor Huckabee. Is Huckabee in any way responsible for the deaths of the officers? In this case, clemency means lessening someone's punishment
Homework:
How important are religious institutions to a community? Who are the natural leaders of a community? Who are the natural leaders of your community?
Richard Allen
February 14 1760 – March 26 1831 Born a slave Founded Mother Bethel AME Church Left the white Methodist church over its segregationist policies
Absalom Jones
1746 – February 13, 1818 Born a slave in Delaware With Allen, founded the Free African Society Abolitionist Friends with Allen
African Methodist Episcopal Church
African – means the church was founded by people of African descent All are welcome to attend services if they wish to
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist means the church has its roots in the larger Methodist church The Methodist church emphasizes bible study and salvation by faith
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Episcopal has to do with how the church is ruled The Episcopal form of government is hierarchical in nature (rank) Usually headed by a bishop
Colonization Societies
“Back to Africa!” This becomes a topic of discussion that lasts into the 1960s Question: should ancestors of African slaves be offered a chance to go to Africa?
American Colonization Society
Founded in 1816 Founded Liberia in 1822 Driven by whites Reasons? Integration was impossible Fear of competition for jobs
Exit Ticket Questions:
#1: Do we have a modern equivalent to Richard Allen? #2: What are the plusses and minuses of unelected leaders? #3: Was colonization a good idea? Why or why not?