"The president of the branch in Atlanta was a pastor of a church, the Reverend Sam Williams, a wonderful guy. He was middle-class and fairly militant for the time and place"
- Julian Bond
About this Quote
The quote is describing Reverend Sam Williams, the president of the branch in Atlanta. He was a pastor of a church and was described as a fantastic man. He was likewise described as being middle-class, which was quite unusual for the time and location. In addition, he was thought about to be fairly militant, which was likewise uncommon for the time and location. This suggests that Reverend Sam Williams was a progressive thinker who was willing to stand up for what he thought in and fight for the rights of those around him. He was a leader who was not afraid to challenge the status quo and defend what he believed was right. His nerve and determination to combat for the rights of others is exceptional and motivating.
This quote is written / told by Julian Bond somewhere between January 14, 1940 and today. He/she was a famous Activist from USA.
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