CBS2's Elijah Westbrook remembers Harlem's Rev. Dr. Calvin Butts
Our morning reporter was once christened by the late reverend and shares his family's special connection.
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Our morning reporter was once christened by the late reverend and shares his family's special connection.
Members of Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem have been sharing their memories of the late leader and activist. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the story.
Parishioners gathered at historic Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem on Tuesday night. CBS2's Maurice Dubois reports.
Bachus grew up a preacher from Kansas, and recognized the presence of prominence at Abyssinian.
Hundreds rose from their seats and delivered a standing ovation to the man who touched thousands of lives.
A moving service was held at Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem as it held its first Sunday service since the loss of Rev. Butts. He was one of New York's most significant religious leaders. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The Harlem community is coming out to worship and mourn their beloved pastor. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The Abyssinian Baptist Church said he passed away peacefully early Friday morning.
It happened around 4:30 a.m. Friday at the 125th Street and St. Nicholas station.
Police say a man was stabbed in the back at a Harlem subway station early Friday morning.
The Abyssinian Baptist Church said he passed away peacefully early Friday morning, CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports from outside the Abyssinian Baptist Church, where Butts led the congregation for decades.
The Abyssinian Baptist Church shared the news Friday morning on its social media pages.
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