Cordell Reagon
Cordell Hull Reagon (February 22, 1943 – November 12, 1996) was an American singer and activist. He was the founding member of The Freedom Singers of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), a leader of the Albany Movement and a Freedom Rider during the Civil Rights Movement.
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Birth name | Cordell Hull Reagon |
Born | February 22, 1943 |
Origin | Nashville, Tennessee United States |
Died | November 12, 1996 53) | (aged
Genres | A cappella |
Occupation(s) | Singer, civil rights activist, political activist |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1962–1996 |
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