Ralph David Abernathy
Full Name
Ralph David Abernathy
Date of Birth
March 11, 1926
Place of Birth
Date of Death
April 17, 1990
Place of Death
Education
- Alabama State University (Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics)
- Atlanta University (Master’s degree in Sociology)
Spouses Names
Juanita Odessa Jones Abernathy
Children Names
Parents Names
- Father: William Abernathy
- Mother: Louivery Abernathy
Known Affiliates Names
Affiliated Organizations’ Names
- Co-founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
- Pastor of First Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama
- Pastor of West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia
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