Roy Innis
Roy Innis | |
|---|---|
Innis circa 1970 | |
| 4th National director of the Congress of Racial Equality | |
| In office 1968 – January 8, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Wilfred Ussery |
| Succeeded by | TBD |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Roy Emile Alfredo Innis June 6, 1934 Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Died | January 8, 2017 (aged 82) New York City, United States |
| Cause of death | Parkinson's disease |
| Political party | Libertarian (1998–death) Democratic (1986–1998) |
| Spouse | Doris Funnye Innis |
| Children | 10, including Niger Innis |
| Occupation | Activist 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.