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Walter Francis White (July 1, 1893 – March 21, 1955) was an American civil rights activist who led the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for a quarter of a century, from 1929 until 1955.
Walter White was the foremost spokesman for African Americans for almost a quarter of a century and executive secretary (1931–55) of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). He waged a long and ultimately successful campaign against the lynching of blacks by white.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Who Was Walter White? Though Walter White had blonde hair and blue eyes, he embraced his African American heritage and fought to end the discrimination that surrounded African Americans.
Jan 21, 2007 · Learn about Walter F. White, the executive secretary of the NAACP from 1931 to 1955, who fought for racial justice and equality in the U.S. and abroad. Discover his achievements, challenges, and legacy in this biography by Matthew C. Whitaker.
Mar 30, 2022 · White Lies author A.J. Baime tells the story of Walter White, a light-skinned Black man whose ancestors had been enslaved. For years White risked his life investigating racial violence in the...
Learn about the life and achievements of Walter Francis White, the executive secretary of the NAACP who fought for civil rights and wrote several books. He led the campaigns for anti-lynching legislation, fair employment practices, and desegregation of the armed forces.
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Walter White, leader of the NAACP, had been building the case for federal legislation for most of his adult life. While he did not live to see the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and 1965 Voting Rights Act, his work on anti-lynching legislation helped lay the groundwork for both.
