Jean Graetz, a distinguished civil rights supporter, dies at 90 – alreporter.com
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SCLC offers assertion after civil rights chief, Rev. James Netters, dies
The Memphis Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) would like to thank the Rev. Dr. James Netters offer their condolences. Dr. Netters worked in this church and fought for civil rights and injustice for all.…
Marcus Garvey Jr., son of civil rights chief, dies in Wellington
WELLINGTON - Marcus Garvey Jr., a civil rights activist and son of a Jamaican national hero who led the black nationalist movement in the United States, died in Wellington on December 8, according to media reports, after a long battle with…
The Rev. James L. Netters Sr., civil rights advocate, dies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Rev. James L. Netters Sr., a civil rights activist who was one of the earliest black members of the Memphis City Council, has died. He was 93…
Longtime Dayton civil rights activist dies
She said she had recruited and promoted minorities from the line, but they would have to leave the company to hire women. It wasn't easy, but Lucas had support from GM's CEO at the time.In the mid-1980s, she withdrew from GM prematurely.…
Alumnus, Veteran and Basketball Enviornment Namesake John Paul Jones Dies at 100
University of Virginia graduate John Paul "Jack" Jones, a World War II veteran, accomplished lawyer and newspaper publisher - and a basketball lover, after which UVA's John Paul Jones Arena is named - died at the age of 100, announced his…