Roy Innis

Roy Innis
Innis circa 1970
4th National director of the Congress of Racial Equality
In office
1968 – January 8, 2017
Preceded byWilfred Ussery
Succeeded byTBD
Personal details
BornRoy Emile Alfredo Innis
(1934-06-06)June 6, 1934
Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
DiedJanuary 8, 2017(2017-01-08) (aged 82)
New York City, United States
Cause of deathParkinson's disease
PartyLibertarian (1998–death)
Democratic (1986–1998)
SpouseDoris Funnye Innis
Children10, including Niger Innis
OccupationActivist 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) from 1968 until his death.

One of his sons, Niger Roy Innis, serves as National Spokesman of the Congress of Racial Equality.

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