Kwame Ture

Kwame Ture

Deceased · Born: Jun 29, 1941 · Died: Nov 15, 1998

Personal Details

BornJun 29, 1941 Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
Spouse
  • Marlyatou Barry

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 25, 2025 )
  • Miriam Makeba

    ( Apr 1, 1968 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Adolphus Carmichael
  • Mabel R. Carmichael
Relatives
  • Lynette Carmichael (Sibling)
  • Janeth Carmichael (Sibling)
  • Judith Carmichael (Sibling)

Biography

Kwame Ture, a renowned figure in the civil rights movement, made significant contributions to the struggle for racial equality in the United States and beyond, as part of the global Pan-African movement.

Born on the beautiful island of Trinidad, he relocated to the United States at the tender age of 11, where he would spend the majority of his formative years.

As a young man, Kwame Ture's journey towards activism began while attending the esteemed Bronx High School of Science, where he would develop his passion for social justice and his commitment to fighting for the rights of marginalized communities.

Career

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1974
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1968
Tell Me Lies
Tell Me Lies as Party Guest
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2025
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2023
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{"id":208743,"title":"Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power","year":"2022","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lowndes-county-and-the-road-to-black-power","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_208743.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_208743.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
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2021
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2018
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2015
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2011
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2010
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2008
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2006
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2001
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1996
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1990
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1989
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1988
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1972
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1970
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1969
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1968
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1967