Roy Innis | |
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![]() Innis circa 1970 | |
4th National director of the Congress of Racial Equality | |
In office 1968 – January 8, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Wilfred Ussery |
Succeeded by | TBD |
Personal details | |
Born | Roy Emile Alfredo Innis June 6, 1934 Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands |
Died | January 8, 2017 New York City, United States | (aged 82)
Cause of death | Parkinson's disease |
Political party | Libertarian (1998–death) Democratic (1986–1998) |
Spouse | Doris Funnye Innis |
Children | 10, including Niger Innis |
Occupation | Activist and politician |
Roy Emile Alfredo Innis (June 6, 1934 – January 8, 2017) was an American activist and politician. He was National Chairman of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)[1] from 1968 until his death.
One of his sons, Niger Roy Innis, serves as National Spokesman of the Congress of Racial Equality.