Concerned about the political apathy he sees in his community, the Rev. Amos Brown recently worked with the African-American Baptist conventions and the NAACP to set up voter registration drives around the country.
Social justice crusader takes on election —
Concerned about the political apathy he sees in his community, the Rev. Amos Brown recently worked with the African-American Baptist conventions and the NAACP to set up voter registration drives around the country.
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Dr. Annette Shelton wears political buttons during a service at the Third Baptist Church in San Francisco. A native of Jackson, Mississippi, Brown has served as the church's pastor since 1976.
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Dr. Annette Shelton wears political buttons during a service at the Third Baptist Church in San Francisco. A native of Jackson, Mississippi, Brown has served as the church's pastor since 1976.
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Brown prepares to deliver a sermon at the Third Baptist Church on Sunday, October 21. The church was celebrating its 160th anniversary. "Church becomes an enlightened, informational center, but we don't tell people who to vote for," Brown said. "Our church, and all of our predecessors, teach the biblical principals of social justice, love and mercy."
Social justice crusader takes on election —
Brown prepares to deliver a sermon at the Third Baptist Church on Sunday, October 21. The church was celebrating its 160th anniversary. "Church becomes an enlightened, informational center, but we don't tell people who to vote for," Brown said. "Our church, and all of our predecessors, teach the biblical principals of social justice, love and mercy."
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Pictures of Brown's family stand among awards and memorabilia in his office. Civil rights legends like Medgar Evers and Benjamin Mays were his early mentors. At Morehouse College, he was one of eight students to take the only class the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. taught.
Social justice crusader takes on election —
Pictures of Brown's family stand among awards and memorabilia in his office. Civil rights legends like Medgar Evers and Benjamin Mays were his early mentors. At Morehouse College, he was one of eight students to take the only class the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. taught.
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Brown, right, discusses the importance of voter registration with patrons at the Chicago Barber Shop II in the Fillmore district of San Francisco.
Social justice crusader takes on election —
Brown, right, discusses the importance of voter registration with patrons at the Chicago Barber Shop II in the Fillmore district of San Francisco.
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Minister Eruke Ohwofasa stands up during Brown's sermon at the Third Baptist Church.
Social justice crusader takes on election —
Minister Eruke Ohwofasa stands up during Brown's sermon at the Third Baptist Church.
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Brown points to pictures and certificates hanging on the wall in his office.
Social justice crusader takes on election —
Brown points to pictures and certificates hanging on the wall in his office.
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Brown arrives at the Third Baptist Church. The "This Is My Vote" campaign has put together educational materials for ministers to preach about presidential politics.
Social justice crusader takes on election —
Brown arrives at the Third Baptist Church. The "This Is My Vote" campaign has put together educational materials for ministers to preach about presidential politics.
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