Preston Washington

For the community in the United States, see Preston, Washington.
Preston Washington
Reverend
ChurchMemorial Baptist Church
MetropolisHarlem, New York
Appointed1976
SuccessorRenee Frances Washington
Personal details
Born
Preston Robert Washington

August 26, 1948
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 25, 2003(2003-06-25) (aged 54)
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
DenominationBaptist
SpouseRev. Renee F. Washington
Occupationminister
Alma materWilliams College
Union Theological Seminary
Columbia University

Preston Robert Washington (August 26, 1948 – June 25, 2003) was a prominent minister of Memorial Baptist Church in Harlem, New York.[1][2] 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.[2]

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