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Adam Clayton Powell Jr. (November 29, 1908 – April 4, 1972) was an American Baptist pastor and politician who represented the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the United States House of Representatives from 1945 until 1971.
2 de abr. de 2024 · American civil rights movement. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. (born Nov. 29, 1908, New Haven, Conn., U.S.—died April 4, 1972, Miami, Fla.) was a black American public official and pastor who became a prominent liberal legislator and civil-rights leader. Powell was the son of the pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, New ...
11 de jun. de 2018 · A biography of the civil rights activist and politician who was the first black congressman from the northeastern United States. Learn about his early life, career, achievements, controversies, and legacy.
Learn about the life and legacy of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., a minister and congressman who was a prominent and controversial figure in the civil rights movement. Explore his relationship with Martin Luther King, Jr., his role in the Powell Amendment and the War on Poverty, and his scandals and controversies.
29 de ago. de 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., the first Black congressman from New York and a prominent civil rights activist. Explore his early years, his political career, his controversies, and his legacy.
18 de ene. de 2007 · Learn about the life and achievements of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., a preacher, activist, and politician who was the first black Congressman from New York State. He led civil rights protests, supported social programs, and faced scandals and challenges in his career.
A 1964 interview with the late congressman and civil rights leader, who discusses the state of organization, strategies, and prospects of the movement, as well as its leadership. He expresses his views on nonviolence, integration, economic issues, liberalism, and black history.
