Julian Bond

American politician and civil rights leader

Julian Bond - American politician and civil rights leader
Born

January 14th, 1940
85 years ago

Died

August 15th, 2015
9 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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An influential figure in the civil rights movement, this individual co-founded the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and played a vital role in organizing voter registration drives in the South. His political career included serving in the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia State Senate. This person was also the chairman of the NAACP and advocated for issues related to equality and social justice. In academia, this individual taught at several universities and was a prominent advocate for education and civil rights.

Co-founded the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

Served as chairman of the NAACP

Contributed to voter registration drives in the South

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