The AFRO is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler, the activist who fought valiantly for civil and human rights, economic justice, adequate housing for all and peace.
Hagler was a fixture in the D.C. community and was pastor emeritus of Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ at the time of his death. He served in senior leadership at the church for 30 years. The congregation announced via social media that Hagler died in the early morning hours of Feb.17.
Today, the AFRO sends a salute to Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler, the man who refused to be silenced when it came to making change and “good trouble.”…