Walter Francis White was of mixed race but was raised as a “negro”, as he described himself in his autobiography titled, “A Man Called White.” He was a Civil Rights activist and led the NAACP from 1929 to 1955. White served as investigator in the NAACP in 1918. He also served as the Assistant National Secretary, which involved traveling to the South to investigate the lynching of black people. Appearing white helped in ways while on investigation in racist, segregated southern towns and communities. White was educated at Atlanta University, a historical black college. While living in Atlanta, he helped organized a chapter of the NAACP. Walter White's involvement with the Atlanta NAACP included helping other NAACP leaders gain success in getting the Atlanta School Board to support improving education for black children.
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Church Affiliation:First Congregational Church
Role in the Movement:Walter Francis White was of mixed race but was raised as a “negro”, as he described himself in his autobiography titled, “A Man Called White.” He was a Civil Rights activist and led the NAACP from 1929 to 1955.
Birth Place:Atlanta, GA
Born Date:July 1, 1893
Deceased Date:March 21, 1955
Place Lived as Adult:Atlanta, GA; New York City, NY
Church Location:Atlanta, GA