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 [Barbara Harris and the Episcopal Church] Original Airdate: 9/27/1988 Length: 00:03:05 Item Type: newstape - edited story master Go to full description for this item. Description : Abstract Hope Kelly reports that Barbara Harris (Bishop-elect) has been elected as the first female African American Bishop in the Episcopal Church. She notes that Harris' election to Bishop has divided the members of the Church. Kelly reports that Harris held a press conference today. She adds that Harris downplayed issues of race and gender, but that questioners were focused on those topics. Kelly's report includes footage of Harris at the press conference. David Johnson (Episcopal Church official) is also present. Harris talks about changes in the Episcopal Church and notes that many members are celebrating her election. Harris says that her election is not a "symbol or token." She also answers questions about racism in Boston and in the US. Kelly interviews Reverend Mary Glasspool (Boston rector), Charles Poindexter (Philadelphia rector), and Byron Rushing (State Representative) about the election of Harris to Bishop. All three praise Harris and her qualifications to be Bishop. This tape includes additional footage of Harris and Johnson at the press conference. Contributor : Reporter Hope Kelly
Subject : Keywords African American religious leaders African American women Clergy Episcopal Church Women Subject : Personal Names Glasspool, Mary Harris, Barbara Johnson, David Kelly, Hope Poindexter, Charles Rushing, Byron Subject : Corporate Names (Organization names) Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Type : Genre News - Television |
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