Julius L. Chambers
American civil rights attorney and educator
Born
October 6th, 1936
89 years ago
Died
August 2nd, 2013
12 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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An influential civil rights attorney and educator. Played a significant role in litigating landmark desegregation cases in the U.S. Founded the UNC Center for Civil Rights. Served as the Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Championed education equity and civil rights throughout a legal career spanning several decades.
Litigated Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education
Served as Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Founded the UNC Center for Civil Rights
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