Julian Bond, a celebrated champion for civil rights and former chairman of the NAACP, passed away at the age of 75 on Saturday night. Bond died after a brief illness in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, according to The Associated Press.
Julian Bond was one of the original leaders of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee while he was a student at Morehouse College in Atlanta. He was the committee's communications leader for five years and swiftly directed national news media towards stories of violence and discrimination as the committee fought against segregation in the South.
On top of being a leader during the civil rights movement, Mr. Bond was also a writer, poet, television commentator, lecturer and college professor, and a constant opponent of the remnants of white supremacy.
President Barack Obama said in a statement on Sunday, "Julian Bond was a hero and, I'm privileged to say, a friend. Justice and equality was the mission that spanned his life. Julian Bond helped change this country for the better. And what better way to be remembered than that."
Bond was a "visionary" and "tireless champion" for civil and human rights, the SPLC (Southern Poverty Law Center) said. "With Julian's passing, the country has lost one of its most passionate and eloquent voices for the cause of justice," SPLC co-founder Morris Dees said in a statement released on Sunday morning. "He advocated not just for African Americans, but for every group, indeed every person subject to oppression and discrimination, because he recognized the common humanity in us all." Bond also served 20 years in the Georgia Legislature, "mostly in conspicuous isolation from white colleagues who saw him as an interloper and a rabble-rouser," the New York Times reported. Bond's anti-war stance and disapproval of America's position in the Vietnam War created tension for him among his political colleagues.
People everywhere mourned for the loss of Julian Bond's death on Sunday. "Very few throughout human history have embodied the ideals of honor, dignity, courage and friendship like Dr. Julian Bond," said Chad Griffin, president of the Human Rights Campaign. "Quite simply, this nation and this world are far better because of his life and commitment to justice and equality for all people. Future generations will look back on the life and legacy of Julian Bond and see a warrior of good who helped conquer hate in the name of love. I will greatly miss my friend and my hero, Dr. Julian Bond."
Bond is survived by his wife, Pamela Horowitz, and five children.
By Devon Pyne for RAPstation.com
Julian Bond passes away at age 75
Julian Bond, a celebrated champion for civil rights and former chairman of the NAACP, passed away at the age of 75 on Saturday night. Bond died after a brief illness in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, according to The Associated Press.
Julian Bond was one of the original leaders of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee while he was a student at Morehouse College in Atlanta. He was the committee's communications leader for five years and swiftly directed national news media towards stories of violence and discrimination as the committee fought against segregation in the South.
On top of being a leader during the civil rights movement, Mr. Bond was also a writer, poet, television commentator, lecturer and college professor, and a constant opponent of the remnants of white supremacy.
President Barack Obama said in a statement on Sunday, "Julian Bond was a hero and, I'm privileged to say, a friend. Justice and equality was the mission that spanned his life. Julian Bond helped change this country for the better. And what better way to be remembered than that."
Bond was a "visionary" and "tireless champion" for civil and human rights, the SPLC (Southern Poverty Law Center) said. "With Julian's passing, the country has lost one of its most passionate and eloquent voices for the cause of justice," SPLC co-founder Morris Dees said in a statement released on Sunday morning. "He advocated not just for African Americans, but for every group, indeed every person subject to oppression and discrimination, because he recognized the common humanity in us all." Bond also served 20 years in the Georgia Legislature, "mostly in conspicuous isolation from white colleagues who saw him as an interloper and a rabble-rouser," the New York Times reported. Bond's anti-war stance and disapproval of America's position in the Vietnam War created tension for him among his political colleagues.
People everywhere mourned for the loss of Julian Bond's death on Sunday. "Very few throughout human history have embodied the ideals of honor, dignity, courage and friendship like Dr. Julian Bond," said Chad Griffin, president of the Human Rights Campaign. "Quite simply, this nation and this world are far better because of his life and commitment to justice and equality for all people. Future generations will look back on the life and legacy of Julian Bond and see a warrior of good who helped conquer hate in the name of love. I will greatly miss my friend and my hero, Dr. Julian Bond."
Bond is survived by his wife, Pamela Horowitz, and five children.
By Devon Pyne for RAPstation.com
