Channing E. Phillips
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This article is about the minister and civil rights leader. For the attorney, see Channing D. Phillips.
Channing Emery Phillips (March 23, 1928 – November 11, 1987) was an American minister, civil rights leader, and social activist based in Washington, D.C. In 1968, he was the first African American in history to be placed in nomination for president of the United States by a major political party.
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Born | Channing Emery Phillips (1928-03-23)March 23, 1928 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Died | October 11, 1987(1987-10-11) (aged 59) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Jane Celeste |
Children | 5, including Channing |
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