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'''William Augustus Jones Jr.''' (February 24, 1934 – February 4, 2006) was an [[African-American]] minister and [[civil and political rights|civil rights]] leader.
'''William Augustus Jones Jr.''' (February 24, 1934 – February 4, 2006) was an [[African-American]] Minister and [[civil and political rights|Civil Rights]] leader.


==Biography==
==Biography==
William Augustus Jones Jr. was born in [[Louisville, Kentucky]], to Mary Elisabeth Jones and William Augustus Jones Sr. His life was considered to began as a medical miracle. It was said that he was not expected to be born alive because of a traumatic childbirth. William A. Jones reflecting upon the story of his birth once said: "All of my days have been lived with the feeling that Divine Providence has upheld, sustained and directed my destiny."|date=November 2020}}
William Augustus Jones Jr. was born in [[Louisville, Kentucky]], to Mary Elisabeth Jones and William Augustus Jones Sr. His life was considered to began as a medical miracle. It was said that he was not expected to be born alive because of a traumatic childbirth. Jones reflecting upon the story of his birth once said: "All of my days have been lived with the feeling that Divine Providence has upheld, sustained and directed my destiny."{{cn|date=July 2023}}


William Augusus Jones Jr. graduated with honors in [[sociology]] from the [[University of Kentucky]], though he could not play [[basketball]] because African Americans were barred from the team.<ref>{{cite news |title=The Rev. William A. Jones, Civil Rights Activist, Dies at 71 |first=Douglas |last=Martin |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=8 February 2006 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/08/nyregion/the-rev-william-a-jones-civil-rights-activist-dies-at-71.html |access-date=5 May 2011 |url-access=registration}}</ref> He earned a Doctorate from [[Crozer Theological Seminary]] in [[Chester, Pennsylvania]]. While studying at Crozer, Reverend Jones worshipped at the [[Calvary Baptist Church (Chester, Pennsylvania)|Calvary Baptist Church]] and became known as one of the "Sons of Calvary" along with [[Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.]] and [[Reverend Dr. Samuel D. Proctor]] who all went on to become well known preachers in the Black Church.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Baldwin |first1=Lewis V. |title=There is a Balm in Gilead: The Cultural Roots of Martin Luther King, Jr. |date=1991 |publisher=Fortress Publishing |location=Minneapolis |isbn=0-8006-2457-2 |page=167 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_oeMI9gxa2QC |access-date=5 July 2018}}</ref> He enlisted in the [[United States Army]] in 1954 as a Private and was discharged in 1956 as a First Lieutenant.
Jones graduated with honors in [[sociology]] from the [[University of Kentucky]], though he could not play [[basketball]] because African Americans were barred from the team.<ref>{{cite news |title=The Rev. William A. Jones, Civil Rights Activist, Dies at 71 |first=Douglas |last=Martin |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=8 February 2006 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/08/nyregion/the-rev-william-a-jones-civil-rights-activist-dies-at-71.html |access-date=5 May 2011 |url-access=registration}}</ref> He earned a doctorate from [[Crozer Theological Seminary]] in [[Chester, Pennsylvania]]. While studying at Crozer, Jones worshipped at the [[Calvary Baptist Church (Chester, Pennsylvania)|Calvary Baptist Church]] and became known as one of the "Sons of Calvary" along with [[MLK|Martin Luther King Jr.]] and [[Samuel D. Proctor]], who all went on to become well known preachers in the Black Church.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Baldwin |first1=Lewis V. |title=There is a Balm in Gilead: The Cultural Roots of Martin Luther King, Jr. |date=1991 |publisher=Fortress Publishing |location=Minneapolis |isbn=0-8006-2457-2 |page=167 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_oeMI9gxa2QC |access-date=5 July 2018}}</ref> He enlisted in the [[United States Army]] in 1954 as a Private and was discharged in 1956 as a First Lieutenant.


As a young Minister, Reverend Dr. Jones was taught by The Reverend Dr. BG Crawley, who was his pioneer and known as "The Walking Encyclopedia" to Baptist Ministers across the nation. Dr.BG Crawley was a Judge and founder of Little Zion Baptist church of Brooklyn, New York. He also was mentor to Reverend Dr. Gardner C. Taylor and Reverend Dr. Samuel Dewitt Proctor.
As a young Minister, Jones was taught by BG Crawley, who was his pioneer and known as "The Walking Encyclopedia" to Baptist Ministers across the nation. Crawley was a Judge and founder of Little Zion Baptist Church of Brooklyn, New York.{{cn|date=July 2023}}


Reverend Dr. Jones joined Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1961, splitting from conservative [[Baptists]]churches and forming the [[Progressive National Baptist Convention]]. He was known for being an outspoken and prophetic critic. In the 1960s, Reverend [[Al Sharpton]], a[[Pentecostal]] minister at the time was introduced to Reverend Dr. Jones. [[F.&nbsp;D. Washington]]. Reverend Dr. Jones became a mentor to the Reverend Al. Sharpton and eventually Reverend Sharpton became part of the Baptist denomination.<ref name=DS>[[n:Al Sharpton speaks out on race, rights and what bothers him about his critics|Interview with Al Sharpton]], David Shankbone, ''[[Wikinews]]'', December 3, 2007.</ref>
Jones joined Martin Luther King Jr. in 1961, splitting from conservative [[Baptist]] churches and forming the [[Progressive National Baptist Convention]]. He was known for being an outspoken and prophetic critic. In the 1960s, [[Al Sharpton]], a [[Pentecostal]] minister at the time, was introduced to Jones. [[F.&nbsp;D. Washington]]. Jones became a mentor to Sharpton, and eventually Sharpton became part of the Baptist denomination.<ref name=DS>[[n:Al Sharpton speaks out on race, rights and what bothers him about his critics|Interview with Al Sharpton]], David Shankbone, ''[[Wikinews]]'', December 3, 2007.</ref>


For 43 years, Reverend Dr. William Augustus Jr. served as Minister at Bethany Baptist, a 5,000-member church in the [[Bedford-Stuyvesant]] neighborhood of [[Brooklyn]], and hosted a syndicated weekly radio program called ''Bethany Hour''. The Bethany Hour was broadcast weekly on Family Radio hosted by the late Harold Camping. In 1979, Reverend Dr. William Augustus Jones Jr. published a book entitled ''God in the Ghetto''.<ref>William A. Jones Jr., ''God in the Ghetto.'' Elgin, Illinois: Progressive Baptist Publishing House, 1979.</ref>
For 43 years, Jones served as minister at Bethany Baptist, a 5,000-member church in the [[Bedford-Stuyvesant]] neighborhood of [[Brooklyn]], and hosted a syndicated weekly radio program called ''Bethany Hour''. The Bethany Hour was also broadcast weekly on the syndicated Family Radio program hosted by the late Harold Camping. In 1979, Jones published a book entitled ''God in the Ghetto''.<ref>William A. Jones Jr., ''God in the Ghetto.'' Elgin, Illinois: Progressive Baptist Publishing House, 1979.</ref>

Reverend Dr. William Augustus Jones Jr. is interred at the [[Lexington Cemetery]] in [[Lexington, Kentucky]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Rev William Augustus Jones Jr. |url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13356101/william-augustus-jones |website=www.findagrave.com |access-date=5 July 2018}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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==Sources==
==Sources==
*The life and ministry of William Augustus Jones Jr. as recounted in part by Jones in his ''Spiritual Autobiography'', 1972.
*The life and ministry of Jones as recounted in part by Jones in his ''Spiritual Autobiography'', 1972.


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Latest revision as of 00:17, 18 July 2023

"William Augustus Jones" redirects here. For the American football player, see Dub Jones (American football).

William Augustus Jones Jr. (February 24, 1934 – February 4, 2006) was an African-American Minister and Civil Rights leader.

Biography

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William Augustus Jones Jr. was born in Louisville, Kentucky, to Mary Elisabeth Jones and William Augustus Jones Sr. His life was considered to began as a medical miracle. It was said that he was not expected to be born alive because of a traumatic childbirth. Jones reflecting upon the story of his birth once said: "All of my days have been lived with the feeling that Divine Providence has upheld, sustained and directed my destiny."[citation needed]

Jones graduated with honors in sociology from the University of Kentucky, though he could not play basketball because African Americans were barred from the team.[1] He earned a doctorate from Crozer Theological Seminary in Chester, Pennsylvania. While studying at Crozer, Jones worshipped at the Calvary Baptist Church and became known as one of the "Sons of Calvary" along with Martin Luther King Jr. and Samuel D. Proctor, who all went on to become well known preachers in the Black Church.[2] He enlisted in the United States Army in 1954 as a Private and was discharged in 1956 as a First Lieutenant.

As a young Minister, Jones was taught by BG Crawley, who was his pioneer and known as "The Walking Encyclopedia" to Baptist Ministers across the nation. Crawley was a Judge and founder of Little Zion Baptist Church of Brooklyn, New York.[citation needed]

Jones joined Martin Luther King Jr. in 1961, splitting from conservative Baptist churches and forming the Progressive National Baptist Convention. He was known for being an outspoken and prophetic critic. In the 1960s, Al Sharpton, a Pentecostal minister at the time, was introduced to Jones. F. D. Washington. Jones became a mentor to Sharpton, and eventually Sharpton became part of the Baptist denomination.[3]

For 43 years, Jones served as minister at Bethany Baptist, a 5,000-member church in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, and hosted a syndicated weekly radio program called Bethany Hour. The Bethany Hour was also broadcast weekly on the syndicated Family Radio program hosted by the late Harold Camping. In 1979, Jones published a book entitled God in the Ghetto.[4]

See also

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Jennifer Jones Austin - Daughter

References

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  1. ^ Martin, Douglas (8 February 2006). "The Rev. William A. Jones, Civil Rights Activist, Dies at 71". The New York Times. Retrieved 5 May 2011.
  2. ^ Baldwin, Lewis V. (1991). There is a Balm in Gilead: The Cultural Roots of Martin Luther King, Jr. Minneapolis: Fortress Publishing. p. 167. ISBN 0-8006-2457-2. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  3. ^ Interview with Al Sharpton, David Shankbone, Wikinews, December 3, 2007.
  4. ^ William A. Jones Jr., God in the Ghetto. Elgin, Illinois: Progressive Baptist Publishing House, 1979.

Sources

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  • The life and ministry of Jones as recounted in part by Jones in his Spiritual Autobiography, 1972.
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