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Kelly Alexander Sr. was born on 18 August, 1915 in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S., is a Civil rights activist (1915–1985). Discover Kelly Alexander Sr.'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?
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69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
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18 August 1915 |
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18 August |
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Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Date of death |
2 April, 1985 |
| Died Place |
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
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United States
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Kelly Alexander Sr. Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Kelly Alexander Sr. height not available right now. We will update Kelly Alexander Sr.'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Kelly Alexander Sr.'s Wife?
His wife is Margaret Gilreece
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Margaret Gilreece |
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Kelly Alexander Sr. Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kelly Alexander Sr. worth at the age of 69 years old? Kelly Alexander Sr.’s income source is mostly from being a successful activist. He is from United States. We have estimated Kelly Alexander Sr.'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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activist |
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Timeline
Kelly Miller Alexander Sr. (August 18, 1915 – April 2, 1985) was chairman of the board of directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and a civil rights activist.
His father was the owner of the Alexander Funeral Home, the only black funeral home in Charlotte.
He played football at Second Ward High School, becoming known as "Ship-wreck Kelly."
Alexander studied at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama and Renouard College of Embalming in New York City before returning to Charlotte to help run his father's business.
His activism in the NAACP began in 1938 when he joined the Charlotte branch of the NAACP.
In 1940 he took over leadership of the Charlotte branch, turning it into a powerful civil rights force within the city.
In 1948 Alexander was elected president of the North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP and began founding other chapters in the state of North Carolina.
Alexander ran for the Charlotte City Council twice in the 1950s but was unsuccessful.
As an activist in Charlotte he fought for the desegregation of restaurants and hotels in the area.
He also supported the landmark Supreme Court of the United States Case Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education that said busing could be used to integrate schools.
In 1950, Alexander was elected to serve on the National NAACP Board of Directors.
In 1965 Alexander's home was one of four homes bombed by someone trying to stifle the civil rights movement in Charlotte.
No one was injured from the explosion.
In 1976 he was elected vice chair.
In 1983 the NAACP board asked Alexander to become the acting chairman after a disruptive dispute between chairman Margaret Wilson and executive director Benjamin Hooks.
Alexander accepted the chair and reorganized the NAACP.
His work and leadership with the NAACP led him to be known as Mr. NAACP by his friends and colleagues.
He would hold the post of President until 1984.
Under his leadership, the NC Conference became the largest state conference in the country with over 120 branches.
Alexander died on April 2, 1985, at the age of 69.
He passed on his legacy of fighting for equality to his two sons, Kelly Alexander Jr who would become president of the NC Conference of the NAACP and Alfred Alexander who took over the family business.
