roy wilkins

Thân thiện

Roy Wilkins addresses a large crowd at a peaceful rally.

Definition

Proper noun: - Roy Wilkins: An American civil rights leader who served as the executive director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) from 1955 to 1977. He was a key figure in the mid-20th century civil rights movement, advocating for racial equality and justice through legal and legislative means.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Roy Wilkins is remembered for his steady leadership during a turbulent period in American history.
  • The biography details the life and work of Roy Wilkins.

Advanced Usage

• "Wilkins's tenure": Referring to the period when Roy Wilkins led the NAACP.
  • Wilkins's tenure was marked by significant legal victories against segregation.
• "In the tradition of Wilkins": Describing advocacy that follows his principles of nonviolent protest and legal action.
  • Their strategy was very much in the tradition of Wilkins.

Variants and Related Words

• NAACP: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the organization Roy Wilkins led.
• Civil rights leader: A general term for activists, like Roy Wilkins, who fought for equal rights.

Synonyms

• Activist
• Reformer
• NAACP executive director (specific to his role)

Related Phrases

• "Wilkins era": The time period associated with his leadership.
  • Many pivotal court cases were won during the Wilkins era.

Related Idioms

(This term, as a proper noun referring to a specific historical figure, does not commonly feature in idiomatic expressions. Idioms are typically not formed from personal names in this context.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)

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