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While a registered member of the [[Democratic Party]], Abernathy was especially [[conservative]] on social issues, being an outspoken opponent of [[abortion]].<ref>Evenson, Darrick (July 22, 2011). [https://www.lifenews.com/2011/07/22/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-had-pro-life-view-opposing-abortion/ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Had Pro-Life View Opposing Abortion]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved February 16, 2021.</ref> Like principled conservative [[Christians]] today, he also opposed [[pornography]] and abhorred the [[sexual revolution]].<ref>[https://www.educationviews.org/when-ralph-abernathy-took-his-stand/ When Ralph Abernathy Took His Stand]. ''Education News''. Retrieved February 16, 2021.</ref> | While a registered member of the [[Democratic Party]], Abernathy was especially [[conservative]] on social issues, being an outspoken opponent of [[abortion]].<ref>Evenson, Darrick (July 22, 2011). [https://www.lifenews.com/2011/07/22/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-had-pro-life-view-opposing-abortion/ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Had Pro-Life View Opposing Abortion]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved February 16, 2021.</ref> Like principled conservative [[Christians]] today, he also opposed [[pornography]] and abhorred the [[sexual revolution]].<ref>[https://www.educationviews.org/when-ralph-abernathy-took-his-stand/ When Ralph Abernathy Took His Stand]. ''Education News''. Retrieved February 16, 2021.</ref> | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Ida B. Wells]] | ||
| + | *[[Booker T. Washington]] | ||
| + | *[[Rosa Parks]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 04:14, February 17, 2021
| 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]
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.
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