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Tag: Urban Ministries Inc.

Posted inObituary

Melvin E. Banks Sr., UMI Founder, Dies at 86

by WI Guest Author February 22, 2021December 21, 2021

Melvin E. Banks Sr., a renowned clergy who launched Urban Ministries, Inc., more than 50 years ago to provide African American churches and individuals with images reflecting their congregations, has died.

Jeffrey Wright, president and CEO of Urban Ministries Inc. in Chicago
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by Hamil R. Harris April 10, 2019October 31, 2020
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by WI Guest Author May 9, 2017October 30, 2020

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