J. R. Clifford
African-American attorney (1848–1933) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named John Clifford, see John Clifford (disambiguation).
J.R. Clifford (September 13, 1848 – October 6, 1933) was West Virginia's first African-American attorney. Clifford was also a newspaper publisher, editor and writer, school teacher, and principal. He was a Civil War veteran, grandfather, as well as a civil rights pioneer and founding member of the Niagara Movement (forerunner to the NAACP). Despite boundaries derived from racial discrimination, Clifford's accomplishments were great, reflecting his ability and determination.
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Born | (1848-09-13)September 13, 1848 Williamsport, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | October 6, 1933(1933-10-06) (aged 85) Martinsburg, West Virginia, U.S. |
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Literary movement | African-American journalism Niagara Movement Civil Rights |
Notable works | The Pioneer Press |
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