The historic Mt. Zion AME Zion Church in Montgomery has received another grant to restore the church building that played an important role in the nation’s Civil Rights history.
Mt. Zion A.M.E. Zion church boasts of being the backdrop to pivotal moments in the civil rights movement, though the original building itself has struggled to survive. As they celebrated 155 years Sunday, leaders seem more confident now than ever that brighter days are on the horizon.
Mount Zion A.M.E Zion Church is one step closer to curating the next Civil Rights attraction in Montgomery. Officials have announced that the church has received a $500,000 grant to restore the Mount Zion A.M.E. Zion Church Memorial Annex. The award represents the second $500K grant the group has received. Plans are in the works to restore the church, built…
Local faith leaders held a race relations summit in Montgomery. Several clergymen, bishops and pastors of different races met at Mount Zion AME Zion Church to openly talk about race and race relations. They also discussed strategies needed to help improve relations within the community. “All of us have one particular fabric in our religious activity and it is to…
