Arthur B. Spingarn
Arthur Spingarn | |
|---|---|
| President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People | |
| In office 1940–1965 | |
| Preceded by | Joel Elias Spingarn |
| Succeeded by | Kivie Kaplan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arthur Barnette Spingarn March 28, 1878 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 1, 1971 (aged 93) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Relatives | Joel Elias Spingarn (brother) Stephen Spingarn (nephew) |
| Education | Columbia University (BA, LLB) |
Arthur Barnette Spingarn (March 28, 1878 – December 1, 1971) was an American leader in the fight for civil rights for African Americans.