Barry C. Black is the 62nd Chaplain of the United States Senate. He was elected to this position on June 27, 2003, becoming the first-ever African American Senate Chaplain. The Senate elected its first chaplain in 1789. A chaplain is typically a member of the clergy serving a group of people who are not organized as a mission or church; lay chaplains are also found in some settings such as universities. ... Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... June 27 is the 178th day of the year (179th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 187 days remaining. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or simply black), is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ... 1789 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

He previously served for over 27 years as a chaplain in the U.S. Navy, rising to the rank of Rear Admiral and ending his career as the Chief of Navy Chaplains. He officially retired from the Navy on August 15, 2003. The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... August 15 is the 227th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (228th in leap years), with 138 days remaining. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Naval career

Commissioned as a Navy Chaplain in 1976, Chaplain Black’s first duty station was the Fleet Religious Support Activity in Norfolk, Virginia. Subsequent assignments include: 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1976 calendar). ... Nickname: Motto: Crescas (Latin for, Thou shalt grow. ...

• Naval Support Activity, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
• U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland;
• First Marine Aircraft Wing, Okinawa, Japan;
• Naval Training Center, San Diego, California;
• USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3) Long Beach, California;
• Naval Chaplains School Advanced Course, Newport, Rhode Island;
• Marine Aircraft Group THIRTY-ONE, Beaufort, South Carolina;
• Assistant Staff Chaplain, Chief of Naval Education and Training, Pensacola, Florida; and
• Fleet Chaplain, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, Virginia.

As Rear Admiral, his personal decorations included the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal (two medals), Meritorious Service Medals (two awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals (two awards), and numerous unit awards, campaign, and service medals. Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Quaker City Motto: Philadelphia maneto (Let brotherly love continue) Official website: http://www. ... Teamwork: Fourth Class Midshipmen lock arms and use ropes made from uniform items as they brace themselves climbing the Herndon Monument The United States Naval Academy, or USNA, is an institution for the undergraduate education of officers of the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps. ... Motto: Vixi Liber Et Moriar (I have lived, and I shall die, free) Nickname: Americas Sailing Capital , Naptown, San Diego East, Dogtown Map Political Statistics Founded 1649 Incorporated 1708 Anne Arundel County Mayor Ellen O. Moyer (Dem) Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 19. ... This article is about the prefecture. ... Nickname: Americas Finest City Official website: http://www. ... County Los Angeles County, California Area  - Total  - Water 170. ... A side street in Newport, Rhode Island, showing the historic buildings near the waterfront Newport is a city located in Newport County, Rhode Island, about 30 miles (48 km) south of Providence. ... Beaufort is a city located in Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA and situated on the Beaufort River. ... Nickname: The City of Five Flags Official website: http://www. ...

Personal Information

Chaplain Black is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and an alumnus of Oakwood College, Andrews University, North Carolina Central University, Eastern Baptist Seminary, Salve Regina University, and United States International University (now Alliant International University). In addition to earning Master of Arts degrees in Divinity, Counseling, and Management, he has received a Doctorate degree in Ministry and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology. A view of the Baltimore skyline from the water taxi. ... Oakwood College is a college located in Huntsville, Alabama, founded in 1896. ... Andrews University is a Seventh-day Adventist university in Berrien Springs, Michigan. ... North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is a historically black college located in Durham, North Carolina. ... Salve Regina University is a university in Newport, Rhode Island. ... Alliant International University is an independent, not-for-profit institution of higher education formed in July 2001 as a result of a merger between the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) and United States International University (USIU). ...

Chaplain Black has been selected for many outstanding achievements. Of particular note, he was chosen from 127 nominees for the 1995 NAACP Renowned Service Award for his contribution to equal opportunity and civil rights. He also received the 2002 Benjamin Elijah Mays Distinguished Leadership Award from The Morehouse School of Religion. In 2004, the Old Dominion University chapter of the NAACP conferred on him the Image Award, "Reaffirming the Dream -- Realizing the Vision" for military excellence. 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), is one of the oldest and most influential civil rights organizations in the United States. ... For the Cusco album, see 2002 (album). ... It has been designated the: International Year of Rice (by the United Nations) International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition (by UNESCO) 2004 World Health Day topic was Road Safety (by World Health Organization) Year of the Monkey (by the Chinese calendar) See the world in... Old Dominion University (ODU) is a university located in Norfolk, Virginia. ... The NAACP Image Award is an award presented annually by the NAACP to honor the top African-Americans in film, television, music and literature. ...

Chaplain Barry C. Black is married to the former Brenda Pearsall of St. Petersburg, Florida. They have three sons: Barry II, Brendan, and Bradford.

External links

• United States Senate - Barry Black
• United States Navy Chaplain Corps - Rear Admiral Black's Remarks at His Retirement as Chief of Navy Chaplains