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The Rev. Fred Luter Jr., pastor of the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans, greets the congregation during services on Sunday, June 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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The Rev. Fred Luter smiles at the warm welcome from the Southern Baptist Convention in his hometown of New Orleans after his election Tuesday as its first black president. With him is on stage is outgoing President Bryant Wright. (Associated Press)

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