Share

This week in Christian history: Notable black preacher dies, Lourdes vision, Galileo arrives for trial

By Michael Gryboski, Editor

Henry Highland Garnet dies – February 13, 1882

Henry Highland Garnet (1815-1882), an abolitionist and pastor who became the first African-American to address Congress.
Henry Highland Garnet (1815-1882), an abolitionist and pastor who became the first African-American to address Congress. | Public Domain

This week marks the anniversary of when Henry Highland Garnet, a Presbyterian pastor widely credited as the first African-American speaker to address the United States House of Representatives, passed away.

An ex-slave who before the American Civil War had called for violent rebellion against slavery, Garnet preached before the House in 1865 at the request of Abraham Lincoln for the president’s 56th birthday.

In 1881, President James Garfield appointed Garnet as United States Minister and Counsel General to Liberia, a title comparable to ambassador. He died a few months later in Monrovia.

Follow Michael Gryboski on Twitter or Facebook

You’ve readarticles in the last 30 days.

Was this article helpful?

Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone.

Our work is made possible by the generosity of supporters like you. Your contributions empower us to continue breaking stories that matter, providing clarity from a biblical worldview, and standing for truth in an era of competing narratives.

By making a recurring donation or a one-time donation of any amount, you’re helping to keep CP’s articles free and accessible for everyone.

We’re sorry to hear that.

Hope you’ll give us another try and check out some other articles. Return to homepage.

Most Popular