Boise Kimber Elected President of National Baptist Convention, USA
Kimber secures 69% of votes amid governance controversy and calls for unity.
- Connecticut pastor Rev. Boise Kimber won the presidency with 69% of the vote.
- Outgoing president Rev. Jerry Young condemned racism and urged voter turnout.
- The election highlighted internal disputes over governance and candidate eligibility.
- Four ineligible candidates campaigned against Kimber's candidacy.
- The NBCUSA faces challenges in maintaining relevance and addressing internal unrest.