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Everard W. Daniel
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Official photo of the Reverend Everard W. Daniel, Episcopal minister
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| Born | 1876 Saint Thomas, Danish West Indies
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| Died | 6 September 1939 (aged 62–63) |
| Occupation | Minister in the Episcopal Church |
Everard W. Daniel (1876-1939) was an important leader and minister in the Episcopal Church. He was also a strong community activist. He helped many people in New York City and Detroit.
In New York City, he worked at St. Philip's Church. He was well-known for leading youth sports programs there. Later, in Detroit, he became the main minister, called a Rector, at St. Matthew's Church. He even worked with famous people like Henry Ford to help people find good jobs. He also worked with groups like the NAACP.
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Early Life and Ministry
Everard W. Daniel was born in 1876 in what is now the U.S. Virgin Islands. His parents were Joseph and Clementine Daniel. We don't know exactly when he came to the United States.
He studied at St. Augustine College in Raleigh, North Carolina. After that, he went to New York University. He became a church leader, called a deacon, in 1901. The next year, in 1902, he became a full priest.
In 1903, he married Marceline Munday. They had one son named Langton. Father Daniel first worked at a church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Serving St. Philip's Church
In 1905, Father Daniel moved back to New York City. He became the first assistant minister, or curate, at St. Philip's Church. He stayed there for 16 years.
People remembered him as a very smart and energetic priest. He did amazing work with young people. His programs for youth became famous across the country.
The St. Christopher Club
Father Daniel's work with young people often involved sports. He led a church-sponsored sports group called the St. Christopher Club. This club supported many kinds of sports. They were especially famous for their basketball team, known as the St. C's.
At that time, St. Philip's Church was in a part of New York City called "The Tenderloin." This area had many temptations for young people. Reverend Daniel started the St. Christopher Club to help young Black men stay out of trouble. He taught his athletes about fair play and good sportsmanship. The St. C's basketball team was very strong. They won the Colored Basketball World Championship in 1914, and again from 1917 to 1919.
Further Education
Around 1910, Reverend Daniel went back to school to learn even more. He had already earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Arts (M.A.) degrees from NYU. He also earned more degrees in theology. He received his Bachelor of Sacred Theology in 1912. Then, he earned his Bachelor of Divinity in 1913.
The Silent Parade
In July 1917, St. Philip's Church was an important meeting place. It was where the historic Negro Silent Protest Parade was planned. Reverend Daniel worked with the NAACP. He also worked with other church leaders.
They wanted to respond to terrible acts of violence against Black people. These included events in East St. Louis, Waco, and Memphis. The parade was a silent protest to show how unfair these events were.
Ministry in Detroit
In 1921, Reverend Daniel left New York. He moved to Detroit, Michigan, to become the Rector of St. Matthew's Church. He led this church for the next 18 years.
He worked hard to make life better for his church members. He helped them socially and economically. St. Matthew's Church was not the biggest church in Detroit. But it was a place for Black people who appreciated Reverend Daniel's educated background.
Working with Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford, who started the Ford Motor Company, was a smart businessman. He looked for good workers no matter their race. In 1923, Ford began a program to hire Black workers.
He worked with local church leaders, including Reverend Daniel. These leaders would recommend men who needed jobs to Ford's offices. Some of Reverend Daniel's church members got jobs at the factory. Even though some jobs were difficult, Ford was seen as a forward-thinking company. Church members could work on the assembly line, in labs, or in skilled trades. They could even become foremen.
It was well known that a recommendation from Reverend Daniel could help someone get hired at Ford. He used his influence in the community to help his church members find work.
Death
Reverend Daniel passed away on September 6, 1939. He was still serving St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Detroit. He was 63 years old. His wife, Marceline, and their son, Langton, survived him.
