Walter White, former executive secretary of the NAACP, passed away at age 61 in New York City. A key figure in the civil rights movement, White led the NAACP from 1931 to 1955, investigating lynchings, advocating for anti-discrimination laws, and shaping national civil rights strategies. His leadership paved the way for future activism. On April 11, 1970, Roy Wilkins officially succeeded him as NAACP executive.
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