Roy Wilkins was a prominent civil rights activist and leader of the NAACP from 1964 to 1977. He was born on August 30, 1901 in St. Louis, MO and dedicated his life to fighting for racial equality and justice. He was a key figure in the civil rights movement and his work helped to bring about significant changes in the United States.
Roy Wilkins is a member of Civil Rights Leader
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $3 Million (2024)
About
Civil rights Activist who was the leader of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) from 1964 to 1977.
Before Fame
He was a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity while at the University of Minnesota, where he graduated with a degree in sociology in 1923.
Trivia
He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for impacting the outcome of pivotal events, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Family Life
He lived with his wife Aminda Badeau.
Associated With
He was criticized by Daisy Bates for his political views.