Algenita Scott Davis “
Named in 1865 and settled primarily by African-American freedmen is Houston’s 5th Ward segment of the city. Phyllis Wheatley, Barbara Jordan, Mickey Leland, George Foreman and James Prince are amidst only a snippet of the individuals whose gifts and talents the historically Black community has produced. As such, the story of Ms. Algenita Scott-Davis is only a continuance of the remarkable contributions made by members originating from the renowned edition that is located north of Buffalo Bayou and east of Jensen Drive.
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Pastor’s Profile: Pastor R.W. Townsend
DALLAS- African-American News & Issues presents Pastor Robert W. Townsend. He is a resident of Dallas, Texas and married to Karen (Brown) Townsend. From 15 years of marriage, there has come one daughter, Natalie and one son, Morgan. Licensed and ordained, he has been in the gospel ministry for over 18 years.
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