May 15th, 2006 - U.S. Salvation Army to install first black leader - Race in America - MSNBC.com
NEW YORK - The Salvation Army is poised to install a black leader for its U.S. operations Friday, the first time a black church official has led the predominantly white, evangelical denomination in this country.
Commissioner Israel L. Gaither will become the commander of the army in the United States at a ceremony featuring brass band and choral flourishes.
U.S. Salvation Army to install first black leader - Race in America - MSNBC.com.
