Virginia Foster Durr

Civil Rights Activist and Advocate

Virginia Foster Durr - Civil Rights Activist and Advocate
Born

August 6th, 1903
121 years ago

Died

1999
26 years ago — 96 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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Active in the civil rights movement, contributed to various causes promoting equality and justice. Focused on the elimination of discrimination and segregation in the United States. Engaged with organizations such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Wrote extensively on the subjects of civil rights and social justice.

Advocated for desegregation in education

Supported the Montgomery Bus Boycott

Co-founded the Alabama Women's Political Caucus

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