Roy Wilkins
American civil rights leader (1901–1981) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Roy Ottoway Wilkins (August 30, 1901 – September 8, 1981) was a prominent activist in the Civil Rights Movement in the United States from the 1930s to the 1970s.[1][2] Wilkins' most notable role was his leadership of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), in which he held the title of Executive Secretary from 1955 to 1963 and Executive Director from 1964 to 1977.[2] Wilkins was a central figure in many notable marches of the civil rights movement and made contributions to African-American literature.[not verified in body] He controversially advocated for African-Americans to join the military.
Quick Facts Executive Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Preceded by ...
Roy Wilkins | |
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Executive Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People | |
In office 1955–1977 | |
Preceded by | Walter Francis White |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Hooks (Executive Director) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1901-08-31)August 31, 1901 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | September 8, 1981(1981-09-08) (aged 80) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Minnie Badeau (m. 1929) |
Relatives | Roger Wilkins (nephew) |
Education | University of Minnesota (BA) |
Awards | Spingarn Medal |
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