Description: (Activist)
James Forman was a prominent African-American leader in the civil rights movement, actively involved in organizations like the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), the Black Panther Party, and the League of Revolutionary Black Workers. Serving as the executive secretary of SNCC, he played a vital role in significant events such as the Freedom Rides, the Albany movement, the Birmingham campaign, and the Selma to Montgomery marches. Forman continued his commitment to organizing black communities around social and economic equality issues throughout his adult life, alongside teaching and writing about his experiences and political perspectives.