As Pastor of the legendary Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, Rev. Calvin O. Butts, III has been in the vanguard of community activism. His battles against moral corruption are well-documented in the press and a recent New York magazine article called him a skillful insider. On this program, Rev. Butts discusses a myriad of issues facing our society, including his possible run for New York City Mayor. 2108
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