On the recordJanuary 23, 2019
I rise this morning to recognize a great American and a great friend, Dr. Cureton L. Johnson, a longtime theologian and community leader in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Dr. Johnson will approach his last official sermon as pastor of historic First Baptist Church in Fayetteville on Sunday, January 27, 2019. I am, therefore, honored to share with my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives the accomplishments of this remarkable man of God. Cureton Lee Johnson was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, to the late Dr. and Mrs. Paul H. Johnson. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received his master's degree from American University here in Washington, D.C., and the Shaw University Divinity School in Raleigh. He also received his doctor of ministry degree from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. He previously served on the public relations staffs at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro and Howard University here in Washington. Over the years, Madam Speaker, Dr. Johnson remained true to his commitment to be active, productive, and dedicated to every facet of his beloved community. As a young student at UNC-Chapel Hill, Dr. Johnson served as president of the Black Student Movement Association. He was the founding editor of the BSM's newspaper, referred to as Black Ink, which is still in publication today. A longtime social activist, Dr.…
