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December 13, 1903

Ella Baker Born

Born December 13, 1903, Ella Baker worked with the NAACP, SCLC, and SNCC. She organized the founding conference of SNCC in 1960 and mentored young leaders including Diane Nash, John Lewis, and Stokely Carmichael. She believed in grassroots organizing and empowering local leadership.

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People: Ella Baker
Sources
1. Ella Baker - The Library of Congress2. Ella Baker - National Women's History Museum
December 13, 1986

Death of Ella Baker

Ella Baker, a key figure in the civil rights movement, passed away in New York City.

People: Ella Baker
Sources
1. Ella Baker — National Women's Hall of Fame2. Ella Baker: A Life in the Civil Rights Movement — Smithsonian Magazine

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