1 gen 1936 anni - African American Denominations Formed

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The seven major Christian denominations are formed. Significant growth post Civil War. By 1970, they would have over 10 million members.

Oldest: African Methodist Episcopal (Richard Allen).
Then AME Zion founded in New York due to racism.
Christian Methodist Episcopal formed in South.
1895: National Baptist Convention USA.
1915: Split from NBC USA.
Another split, from NBC USA, progressive Baptists (Deeply connected to Civil Rights Movement).
Also one Pentecostal.

Churches committed to:
Missions, education/literacy, center of worship and African culture.

Baptist churches: Emphasis on revivals, condemnation of slavery.

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