Reverend Louise Williams was born in Cairo, Georgia but was raised in Philadelphia. She graduated with a degree in Communications and Radio Broadcasting from American Foundation of Dramatic Arts in 1955. Reverend Louise for many years hosted entitled: "The Louise Bishop Show," on WDAS-AM. As a Pennsylvania State Representative she was Co-Chair of the Philadelphia Delegation. Reverend Williams has been known for supporting organizations that promote equal rights for African Americans and women.