Charles H. Parrish Sr.
Charles Henry Parrish Sr. (* 1841 in Lexington , Kentucky , † 1931 in Louisville ) was an American civil rights activist , theologian and President of Simmons University.
Born in the time of slavery , the black theologian and pastor of the Baptist Church caused a sensation when he lodged a protest with the governor of his home state against racial segregation in rail traffic in 1892 .
He later founded the orphanage society for black children and was from 1918 until his death, the "Simmons University", which would later merge into the University of Louisville , before. As the local executive of the black civil rights movement , he was considered a capable organizer who also carried out a model trial against racial segregation.
His son Charles H. Parrish Jr. received a profound education from him and followed in his footsteps both scientifically, here as a sociologist , and politically.
literature
- Lawrence H. Williams: The Charles H. Parrishes: pioneers in African-American religion and education, 1880-1989 , Lewiston, NY, 2003, ISBN 0-773-46907-9
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| SURNAME | Parrish, Charles H. Sr. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Parrish, Charles Henry Sr. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | African American theologian and civil rights activist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1841 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Lexington , Kentucky , USA |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1931 |
| Place of death | Louisville (Kentucky) , Kentucky , USA |