Howard Thurman
Born in 1899
Howard Washington Thurman was a influential African American religious and civil rights leader of the 20th century.
As an author, philosopher, theologian, and educator, he played a pivotal role in shaping social justice movements.
Thurman's work focused on the spiritual needs of the oppressed, emphasizing Jesus' teachings as a source of empowerment for marginalized communities.
His writings, particularly "Jesus and the Disinherited," significantly influenced leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. Thurman's approach combined mysticism, social activism, and ecumenicism, making him a unique voice in American religious thought and civil rights advocacy.
