Details:# Full Name Cecil Bassett Moore
Date of Birth
April 2, 1915
Date of Death
February 15, 1979
Place of Birth
West Virginia, United States
Place of Death
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Education
Spouse’s Name
- Theresa Wyche Lee Moore (m. 1946–1970)
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Known Affiliates Names
- Philadelphia NAACP (President)
- Philadelphia City Council (Councilmember)
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Major Events
Brief Biography
Cecil B. Moore, born on April 2, 1915, in West Virginia, was a prominent civil rights activist, lawyer, and politician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He served as the president of the Philadelphia NAACP chapter and was a member of the Philadelphia City Council. Moore is best known for his leadership in the desegregation of Girard College and his advocacy for equal access to education, housing, and jobs for Black Philadelphians. Despite facing controversy for his bold approach, Moore’s impact on civil rights and social justice in Philadelphia is widely recognized. He passed away on February 15, 1979[1][2][3][4][5].
Citations: [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecil_B._Moore [2] https://templeuniv.shorthandstories.com/—perseverance—and-grit—the-life-and-legacy-of—cecil-b—moore-/index.html [3] https://www.biography.com/activists/cecil-b-moore [4] https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/cecil-b-moore/ [5] https://spiritnews.org/articles/know-your-history-cecil-b-moore-great-philadelphia-civil-rights-leader/