Background
Carmines, Alvin Allison was born on July 25, 1936 in Hampton, Virginia, United States. Son of Alvin Allison Senior and Katherine Elizabeth (Graham) Carmines.
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Carmines, Alvin Allison was born on July 25, 1936 in Hampton, Virginia, United States. Son of Alvin Allison Senior and Katherine Elizabeth (Graham) Carmines.
Bachelor, Swartmore College, 1958; Bachelor's Degree, Union Theological Seminary, 1961; Master of Sacred Theology, Union Theological Seminary, 1963.
Pastor, Judson Memorial Church, New York City, 1961-1981; senior pastor, Rauschenbusch Memorial Church, New York City, since 1982; professor, Columbia University, New York City, since 1988.
Member campaign committee Lindsay for Mayor, Robert Kennedy for President, Michael Dukakis for President, Ronnie Elderidge for Council Member. Board directors Metro-Suffolk United Church Christ, since 1986. Member Arts, Religion and Culture (board directors 1976-1983), New York Council NCCCJ(board directors 1973-1974).