Roy Innis | |
|---|---|
 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 (aged 82) New York City, United States |
| 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.
- ^ Grandia, Kevin. "Roy Innis". DeSmog. Retrieved 2022-03-07.