James L Farmer Jr.
Civil Rights Leader

James L Farmer Jr. Net Worth

James L Farmer Jr. was an American civil rights activist born on January 12, 1920 in Marshall, TX. He was best known for leading the Freedom Riders, a group of civil rights activists who rode interstate buses to challenge segregation laws, and for helping to establish the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), an organization dedicated to achieving racial equality through nonviolent protest. Farmer's work was instrumental in the advancement of civil rights in the United States.
James L Farmer Jr. is a member of Civil Rights Leader

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 12, 1920
Birth Place Marshall, TX
Age 100 YEARS OLD
Died On Jul 9, 1999 (age 79)
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $4.5 billion (2024)

About

American civil rights Activist who led the Freedom Riders. He also helped establish the Congress of Racial Equality.

Before Fame

A child Prodigy, he began attending Wiley College at the age of fourteen. He went on to earn an additional degree from the Howard University Divinity School.

Trivia

In the mid-1980s, he published a memoir entitled Lay Bare the Heart: An Autobiography of the Civil Rights Movement.

Family Life

He was briefly married to Winnie Christie. With his second wife, Lula Peterson, he had two daughters.

Associated With

He and Diane Judith Nash , fellow Leaders in the Civil Rights Movement, were both Freedom Riders (African-American Activists who took seats on buses headed to the segregated Southern states).

Some James L Farmer Jr. images

About the author

Lisa Scholfield

As a Senior Writer at Famous Net Worth, I spearhead an exceptional team dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories of pioneering individuals. My passion for unearthing untold narratives drives me to delve deep into the essence of each subject, bringing forth a unique blend of factual accuracy and narrative allure. In orchestrating the editorial workflow, I am deeply involved in every step—from initial research to the final touches of publishing, ensuring each biography not only informs but also engages and inspires our readership.