William G. Anderson
William G. Anderson | |
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Born | December 12, 1927 |
Nationality | American |
Education | Alabama State University Des Moines University |
Occupation(s) | Physician, Surgeon |
Known for | Albany Movement |
William G. Anderson
Biography
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Anderson was born in
Anderson served as associate dean of the
Anderson is perhaps best known for his work in the
Anderson took part in hundreds of civil rights marches and worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr. He went to prison in December 1961, sent back to his hometown, on charges of an unlawful march, that in the view of him, King and others was a walk to hold prayers at city hall in Albany.[4]
Anderson is also a member of Physicians for Social Responsibility.
As of 2010, Anderson is the member of the board of directors at the Virginia campus of VCOM, the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine.[5] He is also a faculty member at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, which hosts an annual civil rights lecture series in his name.[6]
References
- ^ "Anderson Member of the Board of Trustees". vcom.vt.edu Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. Retrieved 2010-11-17.
- ^ "WILLIAM G ANDERSON, DO Surgery in DETROIT, MI - NPI 1124041330". npidb.org. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ "Albany Movement Led by Anderson". georgiaencyclopedia.org New Georgia Encyclopedia, History & Archaeology. Archived from the original on 2008-01-22. Retrieved 2010-11-17.
- ^ Taylor Branch, Parting the Waters: America in the King Years, 1954-63 (Simon & Schuster, New York: 1988), p. 550-551
- ^ "Anderson Member of Board of Directors at VCOM". vcom.vt.edu. Retrieved 2010-11-18.
- ^ "Civil rights lecture series renamed to honor Dr. William G. Anderson - College of Osteopathic Medicine - Michigan State University". Archived from the original on 2017-07-06. Retrieved 2017-08-14.