Founder of Faith Community Church, Rev. Nelson Johnson dies [Video]

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Beloved Triad pastor Rev. Dr. Nelson Johnson has died. 

Originally from Halifax County, the North Carolina A&T alum is remembered for his efforts in the civil rights movement. Johnson was also a champion of social and economic justice during his time in Greensboro.

He co-founded the Beloved Community Center and later founded the Faith Community Church.

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