Fred Shuttlesworth
Civil Rights Activist, Co-founder SCLC
Born
March 18th, 1922
103 years ago
Died
2011
14 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Played a crucial role in the American civil rights movement. Co-founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference alongside Martin Luther King Jr. Focused efforts on desegregation and voter registration, advocating for equality and justice in the South. Led numerous protests and demonstrations to combat racial discrimination, particularly in Birmingham, Alabama. Known for his courageous activism despite facing violence and intimidation.
Co-founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Led civil rights campaigns in Birmingham
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