J. R. Clifford

J.R. Clifford (September 13, 1848 – October 6, 1933) was West Virginia's first African-American attorney. Clifford was also a newspaper publisher, editor and writer, school teacher, and principal. He was a Civil War veteran, grandfather, as well as a civil rights pioneer and founding member of the Niagara Movement (forerunner to the NAACP). Despite boundaries derived from racial discrimination, Clifford's accomplishments were great, reflecting his ability and determination.

For other people named John Clifford, see John Clifford (disambiguation).
John Robert Clifford
Portrait of J.R. Clifford
Born(1848-09-13)September 13, 1848
Williamsport, Virginia, U.S.
DiedOctober 6, 1933(1933-10-06) (aged 85)
Martinsburg, West Virginia, U.S.
Occupation
  • Attorney
  • publisher
  • editor
  • writer
  • teacher
  • principal
Literary movementAfrican-American journalism
Niagara Movement
Civil Rights
Notable worksThe Pioneer Press
Website
www.jrclifford.org
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