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With the passing of Rev. Dr. Samuel B. McKinney, our community has lost an instrumental leader of the civil rights movement. After moving to Seattle in 1957 to become a pastor in the historic Mount Zion Baptist Church, Reverend McKinney was a pastor in the church for over 40 yrs
A former classmate of Dr. King's he played a fundamental role in Dr. King’s trip to Seattle. As spiritual leader for many in the African-American community in Seattle, Reverend McKinney understood that for African-Americans to be fully empowered they must be uplifted economically
When he arrived in Seattle, he witnessed systematic injustices such as discrimination, redlining, high unemployment among African-Americans. Reverend McKinney established numerous organizations and businesses to combat discrimination.
He helped establish the first black-owned bank to challenge practices such as restricted loans. He also co-founded the Seattle Opportunities Industrialization Center, a vocational training organization.
Though Reverend McKinney has passed away, his legacy and advocacy for equal rights of African-Americans will remain ever present in the Greater Seattle community.https://adamsmith.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/smith-statement-honoring-the-life-and-legacy-of-rev-dr-samuel-b-mckinney …
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