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St. James A.M.E. Church exterior

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Allen, Jeff

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Title supplied by cataloger.The African Methodist Episcopal Church (A.M.E. church) was the first African-American organized and incorporated denomination in the U.S. The church, born in protest against slavery and against dehumanization of African people that were brought to the American continent as free labor, has been one of the forerunners of education within the African-American Community. The A.M.E. church estimates approximately 5,000,000 members worldwide, 9,000 ministers, and 7,000 congregations in more than 30 nations.Photo shows exterior of St. James A.M.E. Church, located at 655 W. 70th St. The L-shaped church is painted white with a dark roof, and is surrounded by a black security fence. Verso on photo states that this church was formerly known as Immanuel Lutheran Church, but it does not list when it acquired its current name. Photo dated: November 2005.
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Los Angeles Public Library

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Keywords

  1. African American Churches
  2. African Americans
  3. California
  4. Church Buildings
  5. Fences
  6. Jeff Allen Houses Of Worship Collection Photographs
  7. Los Angeles
  8. Los Angeles Photographers Collection Photographs
  9. St. James A.M.E. Church (Los Angeles, Calif.)

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