Edward Jones was the brother of Jehu Jones, a prominent African-American preacher.
African-American preachers tend to perform rather than simply speak.
Spoken word artists employ the same techniques as African-American preachers including movement, rhythm, and audience participation.
One of his students was William Seymour, an African-American preacher.
Some scholars have suggested that this performance is a homage to the sermons of African-American preachers.
Not to be overlooked at this gallery is a beatific bust in polished walnut of an African-American preacher.
African-American preachers would often attempt to teach some of the slaves to read in secret, but there were very few opportunities for concentrated periods of instruction.
His lampoons of stereotypical African-American preachers appear throughout his work, beginning with Martin.
He was followed by gospel choirs and Indian, African-American, Asian and Hispanic preachers.
I came across a videodisc of a dramatic sermon from before the turn of the century by an African-American preacher, long since in heaven, of course.