Clarence M. Mitchell Jr., director of the NAACP Washington Bureau, received the Spingarn Medal for the pivotal role he played in the enactment of landmark civil rights legislation. Known as the “101st U.S. Senator” for his tireless lobbying, Mitchell was instrumental in the passage of key laws including the Civil Rights Acts of 1957, 1964, and 1968, as well as the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The Spingarn Medal, established in 1914 by Joel Elias Spingarn, former Chairman of the NAACP Board, is awarded annually to honor outstanding achievement by an African American.
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