Barry Black
Barry Clayton Black (born November 1, 1948) is the 62nd chaplain of the United States Senate. He began serving as Senate chaplain on June 27, 2003, becoming the first African American and first Seventh-day Adventist to hold the office.
Pastor Barry Black | |
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| 62nd Chaplain of the United States Senate | |
| Assumed office July 7, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Lloyd Ogilvie |
| 22nd Chief of Chaplains of the United States Navy | |
| In office August 2000 – August 15, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Byron Holderby |
| Succeeded by | Louis Iasiello |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Barry Clayton Black November 1, 1948 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Spouse | Brenda Pearsall (m. 1973) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Oakwood University (BA) Andrews University (MDiv) North Carolina Central University (MA) Palmer Theological Seminary (DMin) Salve Regina University (MA) Alliant International University (PhD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1976–2003 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2) Meritorious Service Medal (2) Navy Commendation Medal (2) Marine Corps Commendation Medal |
Black served for over 27 years in the United States Navy Chaplain Corps, rising to the rank of rear admiral (upper half) and ending his career as the Chief of Chaplains of the United States Navy. He retired from the Navy on August 15, 2003.
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