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  1. George Wesley Lee (December 25, 1903 – May 7, 1955) was an African-American civil rights leader, minister, and entrepreneur. He was a vice president of the Regional Council of Negro Leadership and head of the Belzoni, Mississippi , branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People .

  2. Jan 29, 2024 · Learn about George Washington Lee, an African American minister, entrepreneur, and NAACP activist who was killed by white supremacists in 1955. His murder inspired the national Civil Rights Movement and sparked a federal investigation.

  3. Feb 4, 2024 · George Lee was the original Tea in “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker.” A documentary filmmaker found him and a lost part of ballet history in Las Vegas. Share full article. 126.

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  5. Feb 14, 2024 · Learn about the life and career of George Lee, who broke the color barrier in the all-white dance world in 1951. Watch the short documentary \"Ten Times Better\" that premiered at the Lincoln Center in 2024.

  6. May 9, 2024 · Lee’s deep talent, perseverance and barrier-breaking work on stage have squarely earned him an undeniable spot in dance history. Whether you are a ballet or dance enthusiast or not, viewers can appreciate and be proud of the perseverance of immigrants, and the sheer extraordinary talent that George Lee brought to the stage.

  7. George Lee (born 27 September 1962) [1] is an Irish economist, journalist, television and radio presenter, and former Fine Gael politician. He has worked for RTÉ since 1992. Since 2019, he has been Environment Correspondent for RTÉ News. He previously was Economics Editor in 1996. Lee left RTÉ and became a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin ...

  8. Mar 8, 2024 · Learn about the life and legacy of Rev. George W. Lee, a civil rights activist and NAACP leader who was killed in 1955 for his voting rights work. Read his biography, speech, and the account of his assassination by a white supremacist.

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