On August 25, 1886, the American National Baptist Convention (ANBC) was organized. It was a significant event in African American religious history, particularly within the context of Baptist denominations in the United States.

The ANBC was established as a response to tensions within the Baptist community, especially concerning issues of race and denominational divisions. Many African American Baptist churches, which had previously been part of the larger National Baptist Convention, chose to form a separate organization to address the needs of Black congregations more effectively and to create a space where African American religious leaders could address their specific concerns, such as racial inequality and autonomy within the Baptist church.

The formation of the ANBC was part of a broader trend of African American institutions establishing themselves apart from mainstream white-dominated institutions, reflecting both the racial challenges of the era and the desire for self-determination within the Black community. The organization grew over time and played an important role in promoting education, social justice, and religious leadership within the African American community.