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1846: First integrated anti-slavery society |
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Lewis Tappan founds first racially integrated anti-slavery society.
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The Amistad case is a spur to the conscience of Congregationalists - forebears of the United Church of Christ - who believe no human being should be a slave.
In 1846 Lewis Tappan, a Congregationalist and succesful business owner, organizes the American Missionary Association - the first anti-slavery society in the U.S. with multiracial leadership. For a list of 20 notable UCC Firsts, check out the More Options menu at the bottom of the left-hand column on this page.The United Church of Christ (UCC) is a union of four principal traditions: Congregational, Christian, Evangelical, and Reformed. Each of these traditions has left a mark on U.S. religious and political history, often in the lead on issues of peace, justice and equality.
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