St. Joseph History
Name the last three pastors of the church.
Who are Cousin, Owens, and Augustine?
This Hillside High School graduate is known as the First Lady of Gospel.
Who is Shirley Caesar?
Mardi Gras is French for this.
What is Fat Tuesday?
Durham, NC was founded in this year.
What is 1869?
This Father of Gospel music is the composer and lyricist of "Take My Hand, Precious Lord."
Who is Thomas A. Dorsey?
When did the church move to its current location?
What is 1976?
Who sang at the "I Have A Dream Speech" and prompted Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr to tell the audience about his dream?
Who is Mahalia Jackson?
This religious period starts after Mardi Gras.
What is Lent or Lenten Season?
Durham's 1st All African-American firefighter crew was at Station #4 in this year.
What is 1958?
This "Killing Me Softly" artist won the most Grammy's for a female artist in one night.
Who is Lauryn Hill?
The first pastor of this church.
Who is Edian Markham?
This gospel singer from Durham graduated from the NC School of the Arts.
Who is John P. Kee?
This can be found within King Cake.
What is a baby?
The year of the secret basketball game.
What is 1944?
The year Hiram Revels was sworn in as the 1st Black US Senator.
What is 1870?
The Inspirational Singers were founded under this pastor.
Who is Bishop Philip R. Cousin, Sr?
This artist from Fort Worth, TX debuted his first song in 1993.
Who is Kirk Franklin?
This day marks the start of Carnival Season.
What is Three Kings' Day or January 6th?
He was the area's 1st physician as well as the namesake of the City of Medicine.
Who is Bartlett Durham?
This organization is responsible for the Free Breakfast Program being distributed across the United States.
What is the Black Panther Party?
This church member served on the Connectional Judicial Council.
Who is Attorney William A. Marsh, Sr?
She is the mother of The Clark Sisters.
Who is Dr. Mattie Moss Clark
The colors are purple, gold, and green. What do they represent?
Purple for Justice, Gold for Power, and Green for Faith
Dr. King spoke at this church in February 1960.
What is White Rock Baptist Church?
She was the 1st Black US presidential candidate to run for a major party's nomination.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?