Amzie Moore

Amzie Moore
Amzie Moore photographed in 1963 by Harvey Richards.
Born(1911-09-23)September 23, 1911
Grenada County, Mississippi
DiedFebruary 1, 1982(1982-02-01) (aged 70)

Amzie Moore (September 23, 1911 – February 1, 1982) was an African-American civil rights leader and entrepreneur in the Mississippi Delta. He helped lead voter registration efforts. His former home in Cleveland, Mississippi, is a Mississippi Landmark. A historical marker commemorates its history. It is now a museum and interpretive center.

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