James Bevel
- January 9, 2024
- Civil Rights Leader
Quick Facts
| Full Name | James Bevel |
| Occupation | Civil Rights Leader |
| Date Of Birth | Oct 19, 1936(1936-10-19) |
| Age | 88 |
| Date Of Death | December 19, 2008, Springfield, VA |
| Birthplace | Itta Bena |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Mississippi |
| Horoscope | Libra |
James Bevel Biography
| Name | James Bevel |
| Birthday | Oct 19 |
| Birth Year | 1936 |
| Place Of Birth | Itta Bena |
| Home Town | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Spouse | Diane Nash |
| Children(s) | Sherri Bevel, Douglass Bevel |
James Bevel is one of the most popular and richest Civil Rights Leader who was born on October 19, 1936 in Itta Bena, Mississippi, United States. A minister and civil right activist who was the Director of Direct Action and the Director of Nonviolent Education of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference during the 1960’s.
He read Mahatma Gandhi‘s books and took workshops based on his nonviolent tactics.
He married Diane Nash and had two children, Sherri and Douglass Bevel, with her.
James Bevel Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Civil Rights Leader |
| House | Living in own house. |
James Bevel is one of the richest Civil Rights Leader from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Bevel 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He attended workshops at the Highlander Folk School taught by its founder, Myles Horton and participated in the 1960 Nashville Lunch-Counter Sit-Ins.
As Director of Nonviolent Education of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) he initiated, strategized, directed, and developed SCLC’s three major successes of the era: the 1963 Birmingham Children’s Crusade, the 1965 Selma Voting Rights Movement, and the 1966 Chicago Open Housing Movement.
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Who is James Bevel Dating?
According to our records, James Bevel married to Diane Nash. As of December 1, 2023, James Bevel’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
James Ranked on the list of most popular Civil Rights Leader. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Bevel celebrates birthday on October 19 of every year.
What was James Bevel famous for?
Bevel was part of the small SNCC contingent, all veterans of the Nashville sit-ins, who helped form the Jackson, Mississippi Nonviolent Movement and establish the first Freedom House in a Black neighborhood on Rose Street. This Movement produced a core of young workers who would campaign for voting rights in the Delta.
What did James Bevel do for civil rights?
Credited by Martin Luther King with initiating the Children’s Crusade during the Birmingham Campaign of 1963 , James Bevel emerged as a civil rights leader from the ranks of the Nashville, Tennessee, student movement.
Is James Bevel still alive?
December 19, 2008
What led to the Chicago Freedom Movement?
The Chicago Freedom Movement, led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., James Bevel, and Al Raby, was created to challenge systemic racial segregation and discrimination in Chicago and its suburbs.
Who were Diane Nash's parents?
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