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Samuel Cornish Founds First Black Presbyterian Church in New York

Samuel Cornish organized the First Colored Presbyterian Church (later Shiloh Presbyterian) in New York City in 1821, the first Black Presbyterian congregation in the city. Cornish went on to co-found Freedom's Journal in 1827 and The Colored American in 1837, combining pastoral leadership with pioneering Black journalism.

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  1. 1821
    Samuel Cornish Founds First Black Presbyterian Church in New York

    Samuel Cornish organized the First Colored Presbyterian Church (later Shiloh Presbyterian) in New York City in 1821, the first Black Presbyterian congregation in the city. Cornish went on to co-found Freedom's Journal in 1827 and The Colored American in 1837, combining pastoral leadership with pioneering Black journalism.

  2. 1821
    The African Grove Theatre

    The first known Black theatre company opens in New York City.