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James Leonard Farmer Jr. (January 12, 1920 – July 9, 1999) was an American civil rights activist and leader in the Civil Rights Movement "who pushed for nonviolent protest to dismantle segregation, and served alongside Martin Luther King Jr. " [1] He was the initiator and organizer of the first Freedom Ride in 1961, which eventually led to the d...
Apr 30, 2024 · James Farmer (born January 12, 1920, Marshall, Texas, U.S.—died July 9, 1999, Fredericksburg, Virginia) was an American civil rights activist who, as a leader of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), helped shape the civil rights movement through his nonviolent activism and organizing of sit-ins and Freedom Rides, which broadened popular ...
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Apr 3, 2014 · James Farmer was a civil rights leader who founded the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) and organized the Freedom Rides of 1961. He was inspired by Gandhi's nonviolent strategies and faced violence, jail and discrimination for his activism.
Jul 9, 1999 · James Farmer was a prominent activist in the African American freedom struggle and a pioneer of nonviolent direct action. He co-founded the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) in 1942 and led the Freedom Rides in 1961, despite facing violence and imprisonment.
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Learn about James Farmer, who co-founded the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) in 1942 and led nonviolent campaigns to challenge segregation. See his correspondence with President Kennedy about the Freedom Rides and other civil rights issues.
Jan 9, 2016 · James Leonard Farmer Jr. was a civil rights activist and leader in the American Civil Rights Movement. He pushed for nonviolent protest against segregation alongside Martin Luther King Jr.
Feb 21, 2007 · Learn about James Farmer, Jr., a civil rights activist and co-founder of CORE, who used non-violent tactics to challenge racial segregation. Find out his biography, achievements, books, and legacy.
