BLACK IN TIME: A Moment In OUR History - Babara Harris Makes History (657 hits)
Barbara C. Harris
On February 11, 1989, At The Age Of 58, The Reverend Barbara C. Harris Was Ordained As Bishop Of The Episcopal Diocese Of Massachusetts And Became The First Female Bishop Of The Episcopal Church.
A Worldwide Religious Organization, The Episcopal Church Originated From The Church Of England. Harris Noted That The Church's Decision Break Color And Gender Barriers Had Brought "New Hope And New Vision To Hundreds Of Thousands."
In 1984 Harris Was Appointed Executive Director Of The Episcopal Church's Publishing Company. The Company Produces TheWitness, A Journal Known For Its Liberal Viewpoint.
"In Order For Black History To Live, We Must Continue To Breathe Life Into It." -- Hubert Gaddy, Jr.
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