Calvin Butts
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Calvin Butts has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Fresh Air (May 2025). Cited as the prominent minister Talley flew in to deliver the eulogy at his mother’s funeral, underscoring Talley’s church ties and respect for ceremony.
Calvin Otis Butts III was an American academic administrator and a senior pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist Church, which historically was the largest black church in New York City. He led the Abyssinian Development Corporation, which focuses on Harlem, and was president of the State University of New York College at Old Westbury.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | May 2025 on Fresh Air |
| Role | Baptist minister; civil rights leader |
| Affiliation | Abyssinian Baptist Church (Harlem) |
Who talks about Calvin Butts on podcasts?
Terry Gross brought up Calvin Butts; the most recent mention was May 2025 on Fresh Air.
- For 'Vogue' Titan André Leon Talley, Fashion Was A 'Gateway To The World' (2018 interview) on Fresh Air (May 2025) — Terry Gross
What is Calvin Butts mentioned alongside?
Calvin Butts is most often mentioned alongside Alma Rutledge and Andre Leon Talley.
Worked with: Alma Rutledge
Worked with: Andre Leon Talley