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DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
Sun Aug 16, 2015, 07:18 AM Aug 2015

Julian Bond, a former N.A.A.C.P. chairman and civil rights leader, has died at 75

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(CNN)Julian Bond, a lifelong civil rights leader and former board chairman of the NAACP, has died. He was 75.

Bond died Saturday night after a brief illness in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center, which he served as founding president in the 1970s.

"Not only has the country lost a hero today, we've lost a great friend," the legal advocacy group said in a statement.

The Tennessee native was on the forefront of the 1960s civil rights movement, and was among activists who demanded equal rights for African-Americans.

"With Julian's passing, the country has lost one of its most passionate and eloquent voices for the cause of justice," said Morris Dees, co-founder of the SPLU.

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Julian Bond, a former N.A.A.C.P. chairman and civil rights leader, has died at 75 (Original Post) DonViejo Aug 2015 OP
Have had a lot of respect for this man over the years. Bohunk68 Aug 2015 #1
What a shame, a great American and Civil Rights leader. I saw him speak appalachiablue Aug 2015 #2
I had the privilege of meeting him. I was overwhelmed. nt msanthrope Aug 2015 #3
I'm so sorry to read this. What a wonderful man. R.I.P. Julian Bond. MoonRiver Aug 2015 #4
Sad day. We will miss Julian Bond. NYCButterfinger Aug 2015 #5
He will be sorely missed. n/t Admiral Loinpresser Aug 2015 #6
One of the great honors in my life TNNurse Aug 2015 #7
Peace and love to the family. mstinamotorcity2 Aug 2015 #8
Great Man! Chasstev365 Aug 2015 #9
. Depaysement Aug 2015 #10
I also had the privilege of meeting him while I was in college.. mountain grammy Aug 2015 #11
K&R. That is a great loss. JDPriestly Aug 2015 #12

Bohunk68

(1,364 posts)
1. Have had a lot of respect for this man over the years.
Sun Aug 16, 2015, 07:46 AM
Aug 2015

We are somewhat from the same era and he speaks truth to power. An honest man. RIP Julian.

appalachiablue

(41,056 posts)
2. What a shame, a great American and Civil Rights leader. I saw him speak
Sun Aug 16, 2015, 08:23 AM
Aug 2015

twice at lectures and met him afterwards, once in HS and 8 years ago. Thank you Mr. Bond.

TNNurse

(6,911 posts)
7. One of the great honors in my life
Sun Aug 16, 2015, 08:49 AM
Aug 2015

was to have lunch with him. Students who were from Georgia at Maryville College (TN) were invited to sit with him after his talk. He had already impressed us and he showed us an adorable photo of his kids.

Chasstev365

(5,191 posts)
9. Great Man!
Sun Aug 16, 2015, 08:53 AM
Aug 2015

As well as his fight for racial justice, he did an outstanding job narrating much of the PBS series Eyes on the Prize. RIP Julian!

mountain grammy

(26,573 posts)
11. I also had the privilege of meeting him while I was in college..
Sun Aug 16, 2015, 10:00 AM
Aug 2015

He's always been one of my heroes. Rest in peace.

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