Roy Wilkins was a prominent American civil rights activist, born on August 30, 1901, and died on September 9, 1981. He played a crucial role in the civil rights movement, making significant contributions to the elimination of racial discrimination and the promotion of equality.
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“Nothing should be overlooked in fighting for better education.”
“. . . first in myth, later in reality, passion and violence watered my root soil.”
Source: Standing Fast: The Autobiography of Roy Wilkins
“Nothing is more important than a good education.”
Source: Standing Fast: The Autobiography of Roy Wilkins