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Bishop Johnson: Gospel and Justice in Albany | Albany News
Bishop McKinley Johnson Sr., Albany’s revered spiritual and civil rights leader for over 70 years, passed away at 89, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering service to his community. A pillar of Greater St. John’s Church of God in Christ, he championed justice, health equity, and youth empowerment, drawing strength from his family’s deep roots in the South End. From his father’s Great Migration journey to his own 43-year tenure as assistant pastor, Johnson stood firm against injustice — notably opposing oil trains threatening neighborhood health — while calming unrest with quiet authority…
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