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OnMonday, SBC leaders announcedthey would expel the Raleigh White BaptistChurch inAlbany, Georgia, because of racial discrimination.
The congregation agreedthree years ago to share its space with apredominantly black congregation, but conflicts arose.
InMarch, whensome of theblackworshippers arrivedat the church unexpectedly, ablack femalewas told to use the restroomat a nearby convenience store, rather than the restroomin the church.
Sing Oldham, an SBCspokesman, said he believeditwas the first time theSBChad expelleda church on racism-related grounds.