Ralph Abernathy
Brief biographical sketch
Ralph Abernathy Encyclopedia Entry
From the New Georgia Encyclopedia
Ralph Abernathy: Friend and Successor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
"As Martin Luther King’s closest friend and advisor, Ralph Abernathy became a central figure in the civil rights struggle during the Montgomery bus boycott. 'Abernathy infused his audiences with new life and ardor. The people loved and respected him as a symbol of courage and strength,' King wrote in Stride Toward Freedom (73–74). Abernathy was born on 11 March 1926 to William L. and Louivery Bell Abernathy of Linden, Alabama. His father, the son of a slave, supported his family of 12 as a farmer while serving as deacon of the local Baptist church." from Stanford's King Encyclopdedia
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