Albert Turner | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 29, 1936 |
| Died | April 13, 2000 (aged 64) |
| Occupation(s) | Civil rights activist; politician |
| Years active | 1962–2000 |
| Known for | field secretary for SCLC, leading Selma to Montgomery marches |
| Spouse | Evelyn |
| Children | 4 (3 sons, 1 daughter) |
Albert Turner (February 29, 1936 – April 13, 2000) was an American civil rights activist and an advisor to Martin Luther King Jr.[1] He was Alabama field secretary for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and helped lead the voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery; and assisted others escape beating during the Bloody Sunday.[2]
- ^ Kelley, Tina (15 April 2000). "Albert Turner Is Dead at 64; Strove for Civil Rights in South". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ^ Lee, Michelle Ye Hee (November 28, 2016). "The facts about the voter fraud case that sank Jeff Sessions's bid for a judgeship". Washington Post. Archived from the original on 28 November 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
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