| Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Born | March 11, 1926 Atlanta, Georgia | ||
| Died | April 17, 1990 | ||
| Political Party | Democrat | ||
| Spouse | Juanita Jones Abernathy | ||
| Religion | Baptist | ||
| Military Service | |||
| Allegiance | United States | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | ||
| Rank | Platoon Sergeant | ||
| Battles/wars | World War II | ||
Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. (March 11, 1926 – April 17, 1990) was an American civil rights leader and mentor to Martin Luther King, Jr. A Baptist minister, he was a strong leader in the Civil Rights Movement to successfully fight for the rights of blacks.
While a registered member of the Democratic Party, Abernathy was especially conservative on social issues, being an outspoken opponent of abortion.[1] Like principled conservative Christians today, he also opposed pornography and abhorred the sexual revolution.[2] Abernathy strongly opposed illegal immigration as well.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Evenson, Darrick (July 22, 2011). Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Had Pro-Life View Opposing Abortion. LifeNews.com. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
- ↑ When Ralph Abernathy Took His Stand. Education News. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
- ↑ https://youtu.be/qUU2iWxrH2M
External links
- Ralph D. Abernathy via biography.com
- Biography via Britannica
- Biography via Stanford University
- Biography via New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Obituary via The New York Times