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Ralph Abernathy(1926-1990)

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Ralph Abernathy
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Ralph Abernathy was born on 21 March 1926 in Lindon, Alabama, USA. He was previously married to Juanita Abernathy. He died on 17 April 1990 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
BornMarch 21, 1926
DiedApril 17, 1990(64)
BornMarch 21, 1926
DiedApril 17, 1990(64)
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In Remembrance of Martin (1986)
In Remembrance of Martin
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  • Self
  • 1986
Panorama (1953)
Panorama
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TV Series
  • Self - Leader, Poor Peoples' March(as Rev. Ralph Abernathy)
Eyes on the Prize (1987)
Eyes on the Prize
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TV Series
  • Self
Of Black America (1968)
Of Black America
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  • Reverend
  • Self

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  • Alternative names
    • Rep. Ralph David Abernathy
  • Born
    • March 21, 1926
    • Lindon, Alabama, USA
  • Died
    • April 17, 1990
    • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
  • Spouse
    • Juanita AbernathyAugust 31, 1952 - April 17, 1990 (his death, 5 children)
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    • 1 Print Biography
    • 5 Portrayals
    • 1 Article

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    President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (1968-1977).
  • Quotes
    [about President Richard Nixon] He told us he was going to take crime out of the streets. He did. He took it into the damn White House.

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