Ralph David Abernathy

Full Name

Ralph David Abernathy

Date of Birth

March 11, 1926

Place of Birth

Linden, Alabama, USA

Date of Death

April 17, 1990

Place of Death

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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Spouses Names

Juanita Odessa Jones Abernathy

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Ralph David Abernathy was a Baptist minister and a leader in the civil rights movement. He was a close adviser to Martin Luther King Jr. and co-founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). Abernathy played a key role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott and worked alongside King in many other civil rights campaigns. After King’s assassination, Abernathy succeeded him as president of the SCLC and continued to advocate for justice and equality. He was also involved in the Poor People’s Campaign, which sought to address economic inequality in the United States. Abernathy’s legacy is remembered for his dedication to civil rights and his efforts to continue King’s work after his death