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Black History Month: 8 influential black Christian leaders

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Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C., Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his 'I Have a Dream' speech on August 28, 1963.
Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C., Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his “I Have a Dream” speech on August 28, 1963. | The U.S. National Archives

As the United States observes Black History Month, many are looking back in time to learn more about those who’ve shaped our nation.

The contributions of African Americans to U.S. history are pervasive and include people from all walks of life who became soldiers, activists, inventors, athletes, scientists, entertainers and a president.

Here’s a list of eight notable African American Christian leaders. They include a famed civil rights leader, a pioneering female preacher, and a past president of the Southern Baptist Convention.

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