He also later served as a pastor and community leader in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and has been recognized by the University of Alabama as one of the 40 pioneers of civil rights in the state. He was also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha.
In addition to his later roles as a spiritual leader and community influencer in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, he has been recognized by the University of Alabama for being among the 40 visionaries who contributed to the civil rights movement in the state. He was also part of the prestigious Alpha Phi Alpha organization.