Jonathan Daniels
Civil Rights Activist and Seminarian
Born
1939
86 years ago
Died
August 20th, 1965
59 years ago — 26 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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A civil rights activist and seminarian dedicated to advocating for racial equality. In the 1960s, involvement in the civil rights movement included work with organizations like the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). Daniels provided support for various initiatives aimed at desegregation in the Southern United States, including voter registration drives and educational programs. He died in 1965 while protecting a fellow activist from armed hostility in Alabama. His sacrifice highlighted the dangers faced by civil rights workers during this tumultuous period.
Worked with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Lost life while aiding a fellow activist
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