African Methodist Episcopal Church plaque presentation, 23 Soho Street, December 3, 2016.
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Resource ID
7605
Access
Open
Credit Line
Image by Heritage Toronto
Date of Creation
03 December 2016
Description
Speakers and honoured guests pose at the African Methodist Episcopal Church plaque presentation. Founded by a former slave, AME services began in Toronto in the 1830s, and the congregation was active in social justice campaigns including the Underground Railroad and the abolitionist movement.
Keywords
Black History, faith, faith and religion, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Rosemary Sadlier, Nikki Clarke, John Tory
Program Category
Historical Plaques
Rights
Heritage Toronto
People Depicted
L-R: Bob Chant, Senior VP, Corporate Affairs and Communication, Loblaws; Rev. Canute Davis, Grant AME Church; Mayor John Tory; Rosemary Sadlier; Nikki Clarke, President, Ontario Black History Society; Dan Sutton, Scotiabank; Ellen Scheinberg, Heritage Toronto Board
Caption
African Methodist Episcopal Church plaque presentation, 23 Soho Street, December 3, 2016.
Marker lat / long: 43.650292, -79.39355 (WGS84)
