Roy Innis

Roy Emile Alfredo Innis (born June 6, 1946), is currently the National Chairman of the Congress of Racial Equality (also known as CORE). He has been Chairman since his election to the position 1968.

Related Topics:
June 6 - 1946 - Congress of Racial Equality - CORE - 1968

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Before becoming National Chairman, he championed community-controlled education and African-American empowerment in the during the early 1960?s. In 1965 he was elected Chairman of the Harlem chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality.

Related Topics:
1960?s - 1965 - Harlem - Congress of Racial Equality

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One of his sons, Niger Innis also presently serves the Congress of Racial Equality as its National Spokesman.

Related Topics:
Niger Innis - Congress of Racial Equality

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Prior his many years of service in the civil rights movement, he was a Research Chemist for Vick Chemical Company and Montefiore Hospital.

Related Topics:
Vick Chemical Company - Montefiore Hospital

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