Arthur M. Brazier

Arthur M. Brazier (July 22, 1921 – October 22, 2010) was an American activist, author and pastor of the Apostolic Church of God in Chicago, Illinois. Brazier served as pastor of the Universal Church of Christ, before merging with ACOG. He was also a bishop, prominent civic leader and founder of The Woodlawn Organization, which was influential in Chicago's civil rights movement in the 1960s.[1]

Arthur M. Brazier
Born
Arthur Monroe Brazier

(1921-07-22)July 22, 1921
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedOctober 22, 2010(2010-10-22) (aged 89)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
OccupationMinister, evangelist, life coach, author, speaker
Years active1960–2010
SuccessorByron T Brazier
Spouse(s)Isabelle Brazier
Websitewww.echristianstore.com/SavingGraceBookCenter

Career

Brazier was a preacher and real estate developer. He also marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr. to protest racial segregation.[2] Among his activities was campaigning for the demolition of the Chicago "L" East 63rd branch east of the Cottage Grove station, claiming the portion of the line contributed to urban blight.[3]

Retirement and death

On October 22, 2010, Brazier died at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, after a five-year battle with prostate cancer.[4]

References
  1. Bishop Arthur M. Brazier Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine. The History Makers. Retrieved on 2010-10-18
  2. Pentecostal Bishop Arthur Brazier dies at 89. Chicago Breaking News. Retrieved on 2010-10-22
  3. Washburn, Gary (April 27, 1994). "Some in Woodlawn Favor Demolishing a Part of Jackson Park 'L'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved June 1, 2020 – via Chicago "L".org.
  4. Activist, preacher Arthur Brazier dead at 89 Archived 2010-10-25 at the Wayback Machine. The Chicago Tribune. Retrieved on 2010-10-22
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