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Good Shepherd Baptist Burns in Historic Fire | Richmond News
A historic church, Good Shepherd Baptist, burned to the ground after a lightning strike, sparking a devastating fire that took hours to contain. This beloved community cornerstone, a vital hub during the Civil Rights movement and a place where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was publicly honored, now stands in ashes. One survivor, Brenda Nichols, who married there in 1964 and lost her husband — a pastor during the movement — treasures the memories, choosing to focus on the legacy of peace and unity the church embodied. As investigators dig into the cause and streets remain closed, the community…
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