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Wed, Jun 20, 2012 -- 10:00 AM

First Person: Cecil Williams


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Rev. Cecil Williams
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Rev. Cecil Williams

Nearly half a century ago, Rev. Cecil Williams took over as the minister of a small Methodist church in San Francisco's Tenderloin. He went on to transform Glide into a diverse institution committed to inclusiveness and devoted to serving the poor and marginalized. Today, with a budget of over $15 million, Glide provides free meals, health care and other services to thousands of people each day.

Host: Michael Krasny

Guests:

  • Rev. Cecil Williams, founder and minister of liberation at Glide

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Rev. Williams joins us as part of our First Person series on the leaders, innovators and other compelling characters who make the Bay Area unique.

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