Celebrate the launch of Freedom's Prophet June 19, 2008

Richard S. Newman's new book is a long-overdue biography of Richard Allen (1760–1831), founder of the first major African American church and the leading black activist in the age of Washington and Jefferson. A tireless minister, abolitionist, and reformer, Allen inaugurated some of the most important institutions in African American history and influenced nearly every black leader of the 19th century, from Frederick Douglass to W.E.B. Du Bois. The book restores Allen to his rightful place in history as one of America’s “Black Founders.” 1314 Locust Street, Philadelphia. The reading and book signing are free and open to the public, but space is limited. RSVP early to 215-546-3181 or dshapiro@librarycompany.org.

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