Know Your Church History – Part 3 of a 4 Part Series

African Methodist Episcopal Church

Connectional Lay Organization (CLO)

KNOW YOUR CHURCH HISTORY – PART 3 OF A 4 PART SERIES

“We remember them and their significant contributions to others.”

1. She is the Historiographer for the 8^th Episcopal District, a former AME Church Women’s Missionary Society (WMS) President, and a College Professor who recently had an auditorium named in her honor at Hinds Community College, Utica Campus, Raymond, MS. What is this great educator’s name?

2. He served as a Connectional Lay Organization Parliamentarian, was a principal (Gifford County) and Assistant Superintendent of Schools in the Indian River, FL school system, and he has an Administration Building named in his honor at the Olso Middle School also in Indian River County. Identify this honored scholar and churchman.

3. She has a Middle School named after her in Kansas City, KS. Hint: She was also the Principal of an elementary school in Kansas City, KS, and an outstanding President of its School Board. This outstanding woman was also a Stewardess, a member of the Trustee Board, and an active member of the Lay Organization of Trinity AME Church in Kansas City, KS. Who is she?

4. In May 2022, the Office of Child Welfare and Attendance for the Rapides Parish School Board was renamed in her honor in Alexandra, LA. She served on the Mayor’s advisory council and is currently the Local Lay President at her church in the 8^th district, as well as Trustee Pro-Tem and a class leader. She serves as the Conference DOPR and was DOLA for eight years while mentoring others. Identify this outstanding woman.

5. He owns and is the Executive Director of his funeral home in Pretoria, South Africa. While serving as president of the 19^th Episcopal District, he established an awards system and a conference newsletter and implemented a conference-wide strategic planning program. He currently serves as the President of the Connectional Lay Organization (CLO) – Identify this outstanding Lay leader.

6. She received the Larry Kushnick Memorial Award for Community Service, the founder of the Huntington Station, NY Community Center, and has a street in Hunting Station named in her honor. She is a member of the Jamaica/Long Island District. What is this activist’s name?

7. She served as a Houston District Lay President. She was a well-known educator in the Houston Independent School District and the first Principal of Sunny Side Elementary School. The school was later named in her honor. Who is she?

8. Residing in the 3^rd Episcopal District, he served as one of the outstanding CLO Presidents and continues serving as President Emeritus. His Church Annex is named in his honor in Columbus, OH. Who is he?

9. They were both outstanding educators at Alabama A&M University and had a four-story building complex named in their honor. These AMEs have traveled and continue to share their Godly knowledge and wisdom. They currently reside in the 9th Episcopal District, and their home church is in the 7th Episcopal District. Please identify them and the building complex named in their honor.

10. She has been on a number of TV stations (including Good Morning America (GMA), to advertise her company; her product is in major stores around the country in the USA. She is also active in an AME Church and Lay Organization in Washington, DC. Please identify this entrepreneur.

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11. He was a faithful member of the T. D. Peters Lay Organization, an active member of St. Paul AME Church, and active in civic and government affairs in the 9^th Episcopal District. The Daniel Payne Legacy Village named the Annex in his honor, and Troy University renamed a building after “the boy from Troy” to recognize his talents and compassion for people. Who was this outstanding Churchman and activist?

12. He is a graduate of Tennessee State University, where he served on the board of Regents from 1981-1991. He is the proud owner of a Funeral Home in Nashville, TN. He is also an active member of the Tennessee Conference Lay Organization and an AME Church General Officer. Please identify this distinguished gentleman, scholar, and churchman.

13. The Fellowship Hall at St. John AME Church in Nashville, TN, is named in her honor. She and her husband, the Rev. Harris, raised two distinguished leaders – an AME Church General Officer – an educator, and a medical Doctor. Please identify this compassionate and loving mother and ardent community worker.

14. She was a well-known member of Bethel Baltimore AME Church and was also a well-known activist. She was called the “Mayor of Upton.” She was known for her activist work in West Baltimore “Pennsylvania Avenue” and led the renewal of the Upton neighborhood. She was also recognized for her ability to get work done (including establishing the Billie Holiday statue in the Park and the Boone housing projects) while working with the mayor and city officials. Name this dedicated public servant.

15. This great lady was the former Guyanese-born lawyer, politician, prominent community activist, and lay member of Ebenezer AME Church in Guyana. Because of her commitment, passion, and love for others, a square and nursery school was named in her honor. Name this 16th Episcopal District activist.

16. She was a civil rights activist honored by the United States Congress twice as “the first lady of civil rights” and “the mother of the freedom movement.” She is known worldwide for her civil rights activities. Who is she?

17. Born in St. John AME Church’s parsonage in Columbus, GA, a marker (with a picture) was erected in her honor, identifying her as a founder of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. The sorority is one of the largest African American sororities in the world. She is also a graduate of Howard University and one of the first African American Social Workers in FL.Name her.

18. This distinguished lay member of Bethel AME Church in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) served as the eighth elected Governor of the USVI from 2015 to 2019.He was honored at the 50^th AME Church General Conference in Philadelphia and received the Prestigious AME Quadrennial Service Award for his being elected Governor and outstanding leadership.  What is his name?

19. She was born into slavery in Washington, D.C., in 1827. Her aunt bought her freedom for $125.She was an author, famed educator, activist, and missionary, among other attributes. Her goal was to make America a land of opportunity for persons of color and others.  Because of an AME Church Scholarship and other funding, she was able to attend Oberlin College.  She married an AME minister who pastored Bethel, Baltimore.  He later became an AME Church Bishop. Because of her community focus, a club was formed and named in her honor in Alameda County, CA. A university in Baltimore bears her last name. Name this outstanding educator.

20. She is honored as the “Mother of Black Freedom” in South Africa and had an ANC nursery school named after her in Tanzania.She was noted for her activism, being one of the first Black women graduates in South Africa and one of the first Black South Africans to fight for freedom from the exploitative and social conditions of African women. She sat up an employment agency for Africans in Johannesburg and was the first Black woman to become a parole officer for juvenile delinquents. She received her BS degree from Wilberforce University in the USA. Name this distinguished AME Church member in South Africa.

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1. Shirley Hopkins Davis.

2. Dr. Samuel Alpine Hunter – Deceased (11^th Episcopal District).

3. Mrs. Gloria Willis – Deceased (5^th Episcopal District).

4. Mrs. Ruby W. Smith.

5. Mr. Matalan Abednego Makiti.

6. Mrs. Deloris “Dee” Thompson – (1^st Episcopal District).

7. Mrs. Ethel Mosley Young – (10^th Episcopal District).

8. Dr. Willie Clayton Glover.

9. The Andrew and Abbiegail Hugine Living and Learning Complex.

10. Mrs. LaVerne Richardson, owner and manager of “Mama LaVerne’s Chicken Seasoning,

      Waffle & Pancake Mix” – (2^nd Episcopal District).

11. Mr. Lamar P. Higgins – Deceased.

12. Dr. Richard Allen Lewis, Sr. – (13^th Episcopal District).

13. Mrs. Jayme Harris Coleman – Deceased – (13^th Episcopal District).

14. Mrs. Lena Jones Boone – Deceased – (2^nd Episcopal District).

15. Mrs. Shirley Merle Field-Ridley – Deceased – (16^th Episcopal District).

16. Mrs. Rosa Louise McCauley Parks – Deceased – (9^th Episcopal District).

17. Mrs. Winona Cargile Alexander – Deceased – (2^nd Episcopal District).

18. Mr. Kenneth E. Mapp – (16^th Episcopal District).

19. Mrs. Fannie Jackson Coppin – Deceased.

20. Mrs. Charlotte Maxeke – Deceased.

We remember these 20 individuals and their significant outstanding work (including faith in God) for society. Please visit Facebook, Twitter, Google, and other social media to learn more about them and their outstanding contributions to humankind—many thanks to the Episcopal District Historiographers for their input.

You are encouraged to use the CLO website to purchase “The CLO Historical Journal” to get correct answers to the puzzles in series 1, 2, 3, and 4 Q & A’s.  www.ameclay.org

Submitted by:

Mr. Matikane A. Makita, CLO President

Mr. William “Bill” Ayers, CLO Historiographer