What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Reverend Peter Stanford (1860 - 1909) African American born into slavery. Campaigner for racial justice. Author, historian and pastor here from 1889-1895. Birmingham's first black minister Recorded plaque organisation: Birmingham Civic Society.
Rev Peter Stanford was an African American clergyman born into slavery who became a prominent campaigner for racial justice, author, and historian; he served as Birmingham's first black minister from 1889-1895, significantly contributing to the city’s civil rights history.
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