Benjamin E. Mays was actually born on August 1, 1894 in Ninety Six, South Carolina. He was a prominent African American minister, educator, scholar, and social activist, best known as the longtime president of Morehouse College (1940–1967) and as a mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Mays was a key figure in the civil rights movement, advocating for nonviolent resistance and racial equality. His writings and speeches influenced generations of leaders. He also played a major role in desegregation efforts and improving educational opportunities for African Americans.
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