TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) -- First African Baptist Church is celebrating the legacy of Charles Steele Jr.
Steele is a Tuscaloosa native and served as president and CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference until he retired from the position last summer. First African Baptist Church held a special service in his honor Monday to recognize his work for civil rights.
Steele is the first SCLC president and CEO to hold the post twice.