Grant Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church will unveil a Louisiana state historical marker on Saturday, July 19, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by a public reception. The marker commemorates the church’s 139-year legacy as a pillar of the Amite community. Founded in 1886, Grant Chapel has served as a place of worship, safety, and leadership for generations of Black American residents in Tangipahoa Parish. “The church has served as a pillar in the City of Amite community,” said the Rev. Herman O. Kelly Jr., pastor of Grant Chapel. “I want to point out the importance of this history to…