Richard Allen, born into slavery near Smyrna, rose to found the AME Church and promote rights for African Americans. Some of his most notable achievements are illustrated in a new mural unveiled ...

Radnor Township is hosting a wreath-laying ceremony Friday, Feb. 14, for AME Church founder Bishop Richard Allen, reports The Keystone. The ceremony, at Bishop Richard Allen Park, 227 Brook Street ...

He was active in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, founded in 1794 in Philadelphia by Richard Allen. And Newton served as pastor at Allen AME Church, which itself was founded by Stephen ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - February is not only Black History Month, it’s also a time when African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Churches worldwide celebrate its founding father Richard Allen.

He was a founding father,” Rosato said. “In starting the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Richard Allen said, ‘We want equality. We are going to move forward. We are going to create our ...