Charles Sherrod
American civil rights activist (1937–2022)
Biography
Charles Melvin Sherrod (January 2, 1937 – October 11, 2022) was an American minister and civil rights activist. During the civil rights movement, Sherrod helped found the Albany Movement while serving as field secretary for southwest Georgia for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. He also participated in the Selma Voting Rights Movement and in many other campaigns of the civil rights movement of that era.
Sherrod's activism continued throughout his life through the Southwest Georgia Project for Community Education (SWGAP), New Communities, and as an Albany City Council Member. He was married to former U.S. Department of Agriculture official Shirley Sherrod.
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Family
- Spouse(s)
- Shirley Sherrod
Quick answers about Charles Sherrod
- How old was Charles Sherrod?
- Charles Sherrod died on October 11, 2022 at the age of 85.
- When is Charles Sherrod's birthday?
- Charles Sherrod was born on January 2, 1937.
- Where was Charles Sherrod born?
- Charles Sherrod was born in Surry.
- What is Charles Sherrod's zodiac sign?
- Charles Sherrod's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
- What is Charles Sherrod's nationality?
- Charles Sherrod is a citizen of United States.
- What does Charles Sherrod do?
- Charles Sherrod is known as sociologist, civil rights advocate.
- Who has Charles Sherrod been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Charles Sherrod's spouse is or was Shirley Sherrod.
