While living in Tuckahoe, New York, Rev. Coleman served as an elected Trustee for the Village of Tuckahoe. In 2008, Rev. Coleman is notably the first African American woman to hold that position in the village’s political history. After several years in Tuckahoe, Rev. Coleman relocated to South Boston, Virginia, where she was employed with the Halifax County Public School system. She also served as an elected Councilperson for the Town of South Boston, Virginia.
Rev. Coleman served as a Program Planner/Grant-writer for the Tri-County Community Action Program in South Boston, Virginia. She relocated to Durham, North Carolina, where she was employed with the Durham Public Defender’s Office as Senior Investigator. She also held a position with the Food Bank of North Carolina as Faith-Based Congregation Coordinator in Raleigh, North Carolina.
She is presently employed with the Yonkers Public Schools as a Special Education teacher. She held office as a member of the Yonkers Women’s Advisory Board, as well as serving currently as the Vice-President of the Westchester Women’s Advisory Board under the leadership of County Executive George Latimer. She has a life membership in the NAACP. She also holds a life membership in the National Council of Negro Women. Rev. Coleman was named the 2018 Woman of Distinction for Yonkers by the city administration for her service in her church and community.
Rev. Coleman received ordination in April 2002 under the East Cedar Grove Association affiliate of the National Baptist Convention. In May 2005, Rev. Coleman co-founded Made in His Image Ministries, Inc., which continues to thrive to this present day. Reverend Coleman is presently an Associate Minister at the Messiah Baptist Church in Yonkers. She serves as the Christian Education Pastor. She is co- founder of the New Covenant Prayer Ministry. She is the founder of Rev. Margaret’s Moments and Brand Yourself Ministries, LLC, an inspirational ministry that brings dialogue, encouragement, and consultation to women via social media, teaching, and empowerment conferences. She is a published author with Covenant Books, Inc.- “Mind, Body, and Soul: A Moment with God.” In 2021, she released her new Podcast “Rev. Margaret’s Monday Moments!”
Reverend Coleman resides in Yonkers, New York. She is committed to her call to Christian ministry and the preaching of the Gospel. She is dedicated to the ministry of those who are disenfranchised and marginalized. Her commitment to God and God’s people is led and directed by the Holy Spirit. She is known as a woman of faith and a sojourner for justice.
In March 2022, for Women’s History Month, the Westchester Women’s Advisory Board honored 17 women from across the county who exemplify strength, community service, and leadership. Rev Coleman, as Co-Chair of the Board, said,
“We are excited to look within our own communities and tap the strength of women who are the unsung of our communities. Many women go unrecognized because they work behind the scenes, making our community stronger and better. I salute and honor all of you in your districts for your tireless work and commitment. We salute all the women being honored for your hard work and dedication in making Westchester stronger.”
I end with her words because they sum up Black Westchester’s Women’s History Month coverage. I salute all the women who have shattered the proverbial glass ceiling, for their tireless work and commitment, including Rev. Margaret D. Fountain Coleman, who exemplifies these words.
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