Black Women Preachers (1421)

The history of black women clergy was the focus of the 21st annual Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series, held on Feb. 21, 2001. Another View was there to hear from speakers on the often-overlooked role of black women in the church and their struggle for recognition. We find out who some of these women were/are and how they have shaped the role of black women clergy today. We are joined in the studio by the conference's keynote speaker, whose book on the subject was inspiration for the conference, and a NJ historian who further discuss the significance of the conference along with their views on the importance of continuing efforts to research the topic.

Guests - Dr. Bettye Collier -Thomas, Professor of History, Temple University / Author, "Daughters of Thunder" - Giles R. Wright, NJ Historical Commission