Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | October 4, 1928 |
| Birth Place | Illinois |
| Age | 95 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
Net worth: $1.6 Million (2024)
James Forman, a prominent Civil Rights Leader in Illinois, has amassed a net worth of approximately $1.6 million as of 2024. Throughout his illustrious career, Forman has dedicated himself to fighting for equality and justice, leaving an indelible impact on the civil rights movement. As an influential figure in Illinois, he has tirelessly advocated for the rights of marginalized communities, challenging racial inequalities and advocating for social change. With his significant net worth, Forman continues to actively support initiatives that aim to uplift and empower those in need, solidifying his position as a beacon of hope for a more just and equitable society.
About
Notable for his membership in several key civil rights organizations -- including the Black Workers Congress and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee -- this Chicago-born member of the Black Panther Party established and headed a political consulting organization known as James Forman and Associates.
Before Fame
He studied at and/or earned degrees from a number of universities, including the University of Southern California; Roosevelt University; Boston University; Cornell University; and the Institute of Policy Studies/Union of Experimental Colleges and Universities.
Trivia
An author and professor as well as an activist, he published works such as The Making of Black Revolutionaries (1972) and Self Determination: An Examination of the Question and Its Application to the African American People (1984) and taught at both American University and Morgan State University.
Family Life
He spent his childhood in both Chicago, Illinois and Marshall County, Mississippi, and later lived in the Atlanta, Georgia and Washington, D.C. areas. After marrying and divorcing Mary Forman, followed by Mildred Thompson, Forman had two sons with Constancia Romilly.
Associated With
Forman and fellow civil rights activist Stokely Carmichael were both involved with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and the Black Panther Party.
