James Forman left his lasting impact on the Civil Rights Movement by being a pioneer with his involvement in the SNCC and his writing of the Black Manifesto. He was someone who stood up for his beliefs and for his people. He only wanted equal treatment of African Americans and was determined to obtain that peace.
This photo depicts a young James Forman, who as the executive secretary of the SNCC, is at a committee meeting.
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This depicts Forman at the last day of the famous Selma march in 1965, where he is joining in the momentous protest.
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This photo depicts Lucius Walker, another civil rights activist, with James Forman at the Riverside Baptist Church in New York, demanding reparations be paid.
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Sadly, James Forman passed away on January 10th, 2005 at the age of 77, but his legacy and impact on the African American Civil Rights Movement continues to live on and be prominent throughout the history of America.