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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. He directed a broad program of legal challenges to racial segregation and disfranchisement.
2 de abr. de 2014 · Walter White was a light-skinned African American who fought against racial discrimination and lynching as a member and leader of the NAACP. He also wrote novels and nonfiction books, and influenced President Roosevelt and Truman to support civil rights.
21 de ene. de 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.
30 de mar. de 2022 · His name was Walter F. White, and he worked for the NAACP in its early years, eventually becoming chief executive of the organization. As executive secretary, White developed legal strategies...
15 de abr. de 2024 · Walter Francis White. Born: July 1, 1893, Atlanta, Ga., U.S. Died: March 21, 1955, New York, N.Y. (aged 61) Awards And Honors: Spingarn Medal (1937) Role In: American civil rights movement.
Learn about the life and achievements of Walter Francis White, who led the NAACP from 1931 to 1955 and fought for anti-lynching, anti-discrimination and anti-segregation laws. He also wrote several books, including a biography of Judge Lynch and a study of black soldiers in World War II.
Walter White (1893–1955), the NAACP's Assistant Secretary, resumed his field investigations for the NAACP in 1924, concentrating on lynchings and mob violence. In December 1924 he was in Nashville, Tennessee, investigating the lynching of fifteen-year-old Sammie Smith.
