Birmingham Civil Rights Leader, Bishop Calvin Woods Sr., dies at 91

Bishop Calvin Woods Sr., a Birmingham Civil Rights Leader and religious leader, known for his work with Dr. Martin Luther King and Ralph Abernathy in Birmingham during the Civil Rights Movement has passed away at the age of 91.

The family of Bishop Calvin Woods Sr. released a statement, following his passing, saying:

With deep gratitude to God for a life well lived and faithfully served, the family of Bishop Calvin Wallace Woods, Sr., announces his transition from labor to reward. On August 15, 2025, our beloved father, grandfather, pastor, and civil rights leader peacefully entered the presence of the Lord…

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