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James Farmer - Coggle Diagram
James Farmer
Basic Information
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Served alongside, and somewhat acted as a disciple to Martin Luthor King's philosophies and ideals
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Born January, 1920, died at 79 on 1999
Considered on of the "Big 6" of the Civil Rights Movement who helped organize many peaceful protests
Most Known for organizing the March on Washington for jobs and freedom in 1963, and an organizer of the 1961 Freedom riders
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Sources
Biography.com, wikipedia? Biography based websites
Papers, "First-hand" accounts of James Farmer, and on his impact at the time
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Change
Short Term
- Creation of CORE Organization, which challenged public segregation and launched voter registration drives
- One of the leading organizations during the movement in the 1960s, through his nonviolent activism, organizing sit-ins, and freedom riders
Long Term
- His peaceful protests led to many other events promoting equality, advocating against racial discrimination and segregation
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