St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church

OCT 14, 20251 MIN
MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds

St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church

OCT 14, 20251 MIN

Description

From humble prayer meetings in their home, Paul and Mattie Brown helped birth one of Minnesota’s oldest Black churches. Despite setbacks and exclusion, the congregation built St. James AME in Minneapolis – leaving a lasting symbol of faith and freedom.

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Editor: Britt Aamodt 
Producer: Amira Warren-Yearby
Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 
Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood