Campbell, James E., 1925-

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James E. Campbell (born 1925), an African American educator and civil rights activist, worked as a teacher in Baltimore, Maryland; New York, New York; and Tanzania. He later became an administrator with the New York City public school system. Campbell also served as contributing editor for the journal Freedomways. Relocating after retirement, he became a community activist in Charleston, South Carolina and continued his involvement with educational initiatives. Throughout his life, Campbell has worked with organizations focused on socialism, Pan-Africanism, freedom struggles, and equity in education.

From the description of James E. Campbell papers, 1930-2009. (College of Charleston). WorldCat record id: 739092913

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creatorOf Campbell, James E., 1925-. James E. Campbell papers, 1930-2009. College of Charleston, Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library
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associatedWith Mandela, Nelson, 1918- person
associatedWith National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Charleston Branch (Charleston, S.C.) corporateBody
associatedWith Organization of Afro-American Unity. corporateBody
correspondedWith Shabazz, Betty person
associatedWith X, Malcolm, 1925-1965. person
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South Africa
South Carolina
New York (State)--New York
Tanzania
United States
South Carolina--Charleston
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Education
African American civil rights workers
African American educators
African American political activists
African Americans
African American school principals
African American social reformers
African American teachers
Algebra
Apartheid
Teachers
Blacks
Civil rights movement
Civil rights workers
Mathematics
Political activists
School improvement programs
School principals
Social reformers
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Birth 1925

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