Who are the modern civil rights leaders?
From Esmeralda Simmons to Laverne Cox, here are 19 of the most influential civil rights leaders of today
- Esmeralda Simmons. • Occupation: Executive director of the Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College.
- Melanie Campbell.
- James Rucker.
- Lateefah Simon.
- Susan Burton.
- Erika Andiola.
- Kimberlé Crenshaw.
- Nihad Awad.
Who is the African American leader?
Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) Martin Luther King Jr was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, and was sadly assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was an African-American Baptist Minister and an African-American civil rights leader.
Who are some famous black activists?
Civil rights activists, known for their fight against social injustice and their lasting impact on the lives of all oppressed people, include Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, W.E.B. Du Bois and Malcolm X.
Who are American leaders?
Top Twenty-five
- Ronald Reagan, 40th president of the United States (1981–89).
- Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States (1861–65).
- Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights activist.
- George Washington, 1st president of the United States (1789–97).
- Benjamin Franklin, author, inventor, statesman, and scientist.
Who are some unknown African American heroes?
Seven Hidden Figures from Black History
- Bayard Rustin (1912-1987). Everyone remembers the March on Washington.
- Robert Smalls (1839-1915).
- Lewis Latimer (1848-1928).
- Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977).
- Bessie Coleman (1892-1926).
- Annie Turnbo Malone (1869-1957).
- Cathay Williams (1844-1892).
Who was the leader of naacp?
Derrick Johnson (Oct 21, 2017–)
NAACP/CEO