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Calvin Butts, leader of Harlem’s historic Abyssinian Baptist Church, dies at 73

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(RNS) — Butts was known for his outspokenness on issues ranging from misogyny in rap music to the need to address HIV/AIDS.

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  1. Kokomo Tribune

    Rev. Calvin Butts, influential pillar of Harlem, dies at 73 (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    The Rev. Calvin O. Butts III, pastor of Harlem’s landmark Abyssinian Baptist Church, has died at age 73. The church said on its website that Butts died Friday. No cause

  2. NBC New York

    Rev. Calvin Butts III, Legendary NYC Pastor and Community Leader, Dies at 73 (opens NBC New York)

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    Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III, senior pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist Church and one of New York City’s most influential religious leaders, died Friday at 73. “It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin O.

  3. CBS News

    Rev. Calvin Butts, iconic leader of Abyssinian Baptist Church and pillar of Harlem, dies at 73 (opens CBS News)

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    Rev. Butts welcomed generations of worshippers and political leaders from around the world at Harlem's landmark Abyssinian Baptist Church.

  4. The Christian Post

    Rev. Calvin O. Butts III, longtime pastor at Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City, dies at 73 (opens The Christian Post)

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    The Rev Calvin O Butts III, a prominent African American pastor of the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church of New York City who was known for his social activism, has died at age 73 of cancer

  5. CBS News

    Rev. Dr. Calvin Butts dies at the age of 73 (opens CBS News)

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    The Abyssinian Baptist Church shared the news Friday morning on its social media pages.

  6. New York Times

    The Rev. Calvin O. Butts III, Dynamic Harlem Pastor, Dies at 73 (opens New York Times)

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    He led Abyssinian Baptist Church and helped revitalize his community by building housing, some of which he reserved for existing residents.

  7. The Guardian

    The Rev Calvin O Butts III, pastor who fought poverty and racism, dies aged 73 (opens The Guardian)

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    Butts was senior pastor at Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem for decades and worked with many different political leaders

  8. FOX 5 New York

    Rev. Calvin Butts, pastor of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church dies (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, lll, who was the pastor at Harlem's historic Abyssinian Baptist Church has died, the church announced on Friday.

  9. Washington Post

    The Rev. Calvin O. Butts III, pastor of iconic Harlem church, dies at 73 (opens Washington Post)

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    Rev. Butts never used his political savvy and occasionally combative tactics to push social change and renew Harlem.

  10. KRDO

    Rev. Calvin O. Butts III, community leader and longtime pastor in Harlem, dies at 73 (opens KRDO)

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    By Laura Ly, CNN The Rev. Calvin O. Butts III, a prominent faith leader who led Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, died on Friday, the church said. He was 73. “The Butts Family and entire Abyssinian Baptist Church membership solicit your prayers for us in our bereavement,” the church said in a sta…

  11. Religion News

    Calvin Butts, leader of Harlem’s historic Abyssinian Baptist Church, dies at 73 (opens Religion News)

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    (RNS) — Butts was known for his outspokenness on issues ranging from misogyny in rap music to the need to address HIV/AIDS.

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