Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $15 Million (2024)
James Bevel, renowned as a leading Civil Rights Leader in Mississippi, is estimated to have a net worth of $15 million by the year 2024. Bevel's tremendous contributions to the civil rights movement have been impactful, as he played a significant role in organizing and leading various campaigns such as the Birmingham Children's Crusade in 1963. Throughout his career, Bevel focused on advocating for equal rights and justice for African Americans, working alongside prominent figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis. His tireless efforts in fighting for civil rights have not only left an indelible mark on American history but have also contributed to his impressive net worth.
About
A minister and civil right activist who was the Director of Direct Action and the Director of Nonviolent Education of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference during the 1960's.
Before Fame
He attended workshops at the Highlander Folk School taught by its founder, Myles Horton and participated in the 1960 Nashville Lunch-Counter Sit-Ins.
Trivia
As Director of Nonviolent Education of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) he initiated, strategized, directed, and developed SCLC's three major successes of the era: the 1963 Birmingham Children's Crusade, the 1965 Selma Voting Rights Movement, and the 1966 Chicago Open Housing Movement.
Family Life
He married Diane Nash and had two children, Sherri and Douglass Bevel, with her.
Associated With
He read Mahatma Gandhi's books and took workshops based on his nonviolent tactics.
