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Samuel B. McKinney
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.jpg) Civil rights leader Reverend Dr. Samuel B. McKinney, a noted on the occasion of Seattle honorarily naming a section of 19th Ave after him.
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| Born | December 28, 1926 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
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| Died | April 7, 2018 (aged 91) Seattle, Washington, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Morehouse College Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School |
| Occupation | Pastor, civil rights leader |
| Spouse(s) | Louise Jones |
| Children | Dr. Lora-Ellen McKinney and Rhoda Eileen McKinney-Jones |
| Parent(s) | Wade Hampton McKinney Annie Ruth Berry |
Samuel Berry McKinney (born December 28, 1926 – died April 7, 2018) was an American pastor and a very important leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He worked for justice and equality for all people. For 40 years, he was the pastor at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Seattle. He also took part in the famous Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965. He was a member of the Seattle Human Rights Commission.
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Early Life and Education
Samuel B. McKinney was born on December 28, 1926. His hometown was Flint, Michigan. He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. His father, Wade Hampton McKinney, was also a pastor.
McKinney went to college at Morehouse College. He graduated from there in 1949. Later, he earned a special degree in religion. This degree was from Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School in 1952.
Career as a Pastor and Leader
McKinney started his work as a pastor in Providence, Rhode Island. He led the Olney Street Baptist Church from 1955 to 1958. After that, he moved to Seattle, Washington.
In Seattle, he became the pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church. He served there for a long time, from 1958 to 1998. He also returned to lead the church again from 2005 to 2008.
Working for Civil Rights
McKinney was a strong supporter of civil rights. He invited the famous Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. to Seattle in 1961. McKinney also joined the important Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965. These marches helped bring about new laws for equal rights.
He was also part of the Seattle Human Rights Commission. This group worked to protect people's rights. McKinney also helped start Liberty Bank. This was the first bank in Seattle owned by African Americans.
McKinney also wrote a book with Floyd Massey Jr. The book was called Church Administration in the Black Perspective. It talked about how important strong church leaders were in Black communities.
Family Life
Samuel McKinney was married to Louise Jones. They had two daughters together. Their names are Dr. Lora-Ellen McKinney and Rhoda Eileen McKinney-Jones.
Later Years and Passing
Samuel B. McKinney passed away on April 7, 2018. He was 91 years old.
