James Varick, the first bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AME Zion) Church, was born on this day. A pioneer of religious independence and leadership among African Americans, Varick played a key role in establishing the AME Zion Church as a separate denomination in the early 19th century. His leadership helped create a spiritual and organizational foundation for Black Methodists in the United States.
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