Abyssinian Baptist Church

Remembering Rev. Dr. Calvin Butts: A champion of political and social justice

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National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS Host 25th Anniversary Choose Life Awards

Rev. Calvin Butts, influential pillar of Harlem, dies at 73

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Tenn. has a $700M stash meant for poor families; the state will spend some of it on job training 

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Cicely Tyson thegrio.com

Cicely Tyson public viewing scheduled for mid-month, family says

The public viewing for Cicely Tyson will be held at a Harlem church all day on February 15 with strict COVID-19 protocol in place.
/ February 4, 2021
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Historic Harlem church reacts to Zimmerman verdict

In Harlem, a historic church turns to their faith for solace and direction in the wake of George Zimmerman’s acquittal.
/ July 15, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Harlem teen charged in gang case surrenders

Afrika Owes will plead guilty on felony charges of conspiracy and weapons possession as part of a plea deal after being arrested on her involvement in gang activity…
/ June 30, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Teen freed in gang case after church posts bail

NEW YORK – A former boarding school student charged with being a gun courier for a Harlem drug gang has been freed from jail after a prominent Harlem church posted her bail…
/ April 20, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Harlem church to post bail for prep student turned gang-banger

NBC NEW YORK – Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Edward McLaughlin wouldn’t allow the church to post bail until the majority of the congregation agreed.
/ April 8, 2011