James Bevel
Civil Rights Activist and Minister
Born
October 19th, 1936
89 years ago
Died
December 19th, 2008
16 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Played a significant role in the American civil rights movement. Served as a leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and organized initiatives to promote voting rights and desegregation. Advocated for nonviolent protest and played a key role in the Selma to Montgomery marches. Worked closely with influential civil rights leaders and focused on grassroots organizing to achieve legislative change.
Organized the Selma to Montgomery marches
Contributed to the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Led initiatives for nonviolent activism
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