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Hosea Lorenzo Williams (January 5, 1926 – November 16, 2000) was an American civil rights leader, activist, ordained minister, businessman, philanthropist, scientist, and politician. He is best known as a trusted member of fellow famed civil rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Martin Luther King Jr. 's inner circle.
May 10, 2024 · Hosea Williams was an American civil rights leader and politician who was a major figure in the struggle against segregation and served with the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., as organizer and advance man.
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Williams, Hosea. Hosea Williams described himself as the “thug” of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). Martin Luther King affectionately called him “my wild man, my Castro,” in recognition of Williams’ skills as a protest organizer (Branch, 124).
Nov 17, 2000 · Hosea Williams, a field general for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in civil rights clashes of the 1960's, and more recently an Atlanta politician with a talent for...
Learn about Hosea Williams, a trusted ally of Martin Luther King, Jr. and a founder of Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless. Discover his background, activism, and motto of "Unbought and Unbossed".
Jun 11, 2018 · Hosea Williams was a close associate of Martin Luther King, Jr. and a leader of many civil rights campaigns in the 1960s. He also served as a Georgia state representative, a city councillor, and a county commissioner, while continuing to fight for racial justice and equality.
Mar 24, 2006 · Hosea Williams was a civil rights leader, a former aide to Martin Luther King Jr., and a politician in Georgia. He participated in the Selma-to-Montgomery march, founded the Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless program, and served in the Georgia General Assembly and the Atlanta City Council.
