Preston Washington
Preston Robert Washington (August 26, 1948 – June 25, 2003) was a prominent minister of Memorial Baptist Church in Harlem, New York. He was a co-founder of the Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement and held leadership positions from 1986 to 2001, bringing millions of dollars in development projects for housing and retail to the neighborhood.
Preston Washington | |
|---|---|
| Reverend | |
| Church | Memorial Baptist Church |
| Metropolis | Harlem, New York |
| Appointed | 1976 |
| Successor | Renee Frances Washington |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Preston Robert Washington August 26, 1948 |
| Died | June 25, 2003 (aged 54) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Denomination | Baptist |
| Spouse | Rev. Renee F. Washington |
| Occupation | minister |
| Alma mater | Williams College Union Theological Seminary Columbia University |
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