He was a leader in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and served as the organization's Director of Special Projects and Community Education. Orange was also a key organizer of the Poor People's Campaign and the Million Man March. He earned a salary of $50,000 a year from the SCLC.
James Orange was a Civil Rights Leader born in Birmingham, Alabama in October 29, 1942. He was an adviser to Martin Luther King Jr. and was arrested in Alabama in 1965 for his role in the Selma-Montgomery March and the Civil Rights Movement. Orange was a leader in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and earned a salary of $50,000 a year from the organization. He was also a key organizer of the Poor People's Campaign and the Million Man March. His net worth is estimated to be $9 Million.
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💰 Net worth: $9 Million (2024)
James Orange, a prominent Civil Rights Leader in the state of Alabama, is widely recognized for his immense contribution to the fight for equality and justice. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be around $9 million. Born and raised in the heart of the civil rights movement, Orange dedicated his life to advocating for the rights of African Americans, organizing protests, and mobilizing communities to combat racial discrimination. His tireless efforts have not only made a lasting impact on the civil rights movement itself but have also brought about significant positive change in the lives of countless individuals across Alabama.
About
Martin Luther King Jr.'s adviser who was arrested in Alabama in 1965, fomenting the historic Selma-Montgomery March and the Civil Rights Movement.
Before Fame
He marched with Dr. King in Atlanta in 1963 and was one of the principal organizers of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and in 1965 was leading a voter registration drive when arrested on trumped-up charges.
Trivia
Protesters over his arrest clashed with police outside the courthouse and city hall, leaving one young man dead, which catalyzed Dr. King's march to the state's capital in Montgomery.
Family Life
He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, the fourth of seven children and his father was an iron mill worker.
Associated With
He was present at the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, standing just below the balcony of the Lorraine Motel where Dr. King was shot.
