"Julian Bond, a former chairman of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, a charismatic figure of the 1960s civil rights movement, a lightning rod of the anti-Vietnam War campaign and a lifelong champion of equal rights for minorities, died on Saturday night, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center. He was 75."
I remember when I believed the next 3 Presidents would be Bobby Kennedy, John Lindsay, and Julian Bond.
I remember when Julian Bond was nominated for the office of Vice President — video here — at the 1968 Democratic Convention. This was done by the Wisconsin delegation for the symbolism and in protest. "It may be a symbolic nomination tonight, but it may not be symbolic 4 years hence."
Julian Bond was only 28, far too young to meet the constitutional minimum. Even "4 years hence," he would be too young.
ADDED: Here's Julian Bond, many years later, interviewing Clarence Thomas:
Julian Bond లేబుల్తో ఉన్న పోస్ట్లను చూపుతోంది. అన్ని పోస్ట్లు చూపించు
Julian Bond లేబుల్తో ఉన్న పోస్ట్లను చూపుతోంది. అన్ని పోస్ట్లు చూపించు
16 ఆగస్టు, 2015
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