When was jibreel khazan born

On October 12, one of the most important figures to American civil rights, Dr. While it is a great honor, there is still so much more we could do to recognize a man who has done so much for the city, the country and even the world. Khazan was one of the courageous "Greensboro Four," who initiated the famous sit-in movement at a "whites only" F.

Woolworth's lunch counter on February 1, It drew national attention, and ultimately kindled a youth-led crusade that confronted racial inequality throughout the South.

Through the daring, poise, peaceful manner and heroism of the Greensboro Four, F. Woolworth's changed its whites-only policy. The Greensboro Four started the peaceful sit-in protests that led to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of , prohibiting racial segregation in public accommodations. Popular poet and community organizer Eric Andrade said it was actually someone from the younger generation who was able to best sum up Jibreel Khazan.

That's what life is all about, taking risks, and when we take risks, changes come. Khazan, born Ezell Alexander Blair Jr. Committee Chair Ian Abreu said naming a street or other city property for Khazan is rightfully deserved. Abreu, who is also a city councilor-at-large, is joined by City Councilor Derek Baptiste, reviewing the motion to rename the street where Khazan lives in the West End.

Abreu said the people living on the street must be taken into consideration, because addresses on important documents like property deeds and bills will need to be changed. The memorials and dedication committee is expected to take up discussion on the matter at its March 25 meeting.

Khazan was born Ezell A. Blair Jr. Khazan received his early education from Dudley High School; where his father, taught. The senior Blair was very vocal on the subject of racial injustices and would be an early influence on his son. It was said that when he experienced unjust treatment based on color, he "stood up. In , Khazan would hear Dr. King speak at the local Bennett College. He was captivated as King addressed the audience in attendance.

At that speech, King called for an escalation of nonviolent protests to end segregated accommodation.