Lectern used by Reverend Dr. Clay Evans at Fellowship Baptist Church
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Lectern used by Reverend Dr. Clay Evans at Fellowship Baptist Church

Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, American, founded 1950 · 1973

wood with cloth, chrome, and electrical wiring
National Museum of African American History and Culture
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Reverend Dr. Clay Evans (June 23, 1925- November 27, 2019) was a prominent civil rights leader, Baptist minister, and gospel singer. Born in Brownsville, Tennessee, Dr. Evans utilized his platform on countless occasions to address sociopolitical issues of the times. His connection to addressing community issues while having a deep passion for musical ministry connected him to millions of Americans worldwide. This lectern was in use during the time he served as the founding pastor at the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois.

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