John Arthur Stokes facts for kids
John Arthur Stokes (born 31 December 1931) is an American educator who was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement.
Born in Kingsville, Virginia, Stokes grew up in the Jim Crow South and attended Robert Russa Moton High School, a segregated school for black students. Recognizing the inequalities he and his classmates faced, Stokes staged a walk out and refused to return to class until the school was rebuilt. He attended Virginia State University and became an educator in Baltimore.
Awards
J A Stokes received following awards.
| Award Received | References |
|---|---|
| The Dr. Charles Hamilton Houston Award | |
| The A. Leon Higginbotham Award | |
| United States Department of Justice Award | |
| N.E.A. Award |
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