James Herman Robinson American Activist
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| First Name |
James
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| Middle Name |
Herman
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| Last Name |
Robinson
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| Birthday |
24th January, 1907
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| Birthplace |
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
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| Died |
6th November, 1972
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| Place of Death |
New York City
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Clergyman, humanitarian
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| Occupation |
Activist
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James Herman Robinson (January 24, 1907 – November 6, 1972) was an African-American clergyman and humanitarian, best known as the founder of Operation Crossroads Africa (OCA), a cross-cultural exchange program considered a forerunner of the Peace Corps.
Robinson served on the Corps' first National Advisory Council, and advised the U.S. State Department on African affairs.
He also organized Harlem's Morningside Community Center, cofounded the African Academy of Arts and Research, and advocated independence for African nations.
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