Faith & Community: The Role of the African American Church in Richmond

This Thursday, August 17th 2017, from 12-1pm at the Library of Virginia (800 East Broad Street, Richmond VA), there will be a panel discussion titled "Faith & Community: the Role of the African American Church in Richmond." From the event description:

"The 150th anniversary of Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church (The Mount - Richmond), one of Richmond’s most historic congregations, is the inspiration for this discussion of the African American church’s role and impact—both historical and current—on Richmond’s culture. Moderator Samantha Willis, arts and entertainment editor for Richmond Magazine, will lead this conversation with community historian Elvatrice Belsches, Reverend Tyrone Nelson of Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, and Dr. Andrew White, a senior minister with ties to Virginia Union University and the Baptist General Convention of Virginia. Cosponsored by Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church."

Free, open to the public. For more information, contact Catherine Wyatt at catherine.wyatt@lva.virginia.gov or (804) 692-3999. For more info and to RSVP, see the link.