About William Gibson
Lived 1933 – 2002 (aged 68). William Gibson was an American dentist.
William F. Gibson (November 23, 1933 – May 2, 2002) was an African-American dentist who served as chair of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) from 1985 to 1995.
Gibson was a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University and Meharry Medical College. He served as president of the NAACP's regional branch in Greenville, South Carolina before succeeding Margaret Bush Wilson as national chairperson. As chair, he encouraged voter registration and worked to increase economic opportunities for African Americans. In 1995 NAACP board members voted 30–29 to replace Gibson with Myrlie Evers-Williams, widow of Medgar Evers.
Gibson died of cancer at the age of 69 in Greenville on May 2, 2002.
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Who was William Gibson?
African American dentist, chair of NAACP (1933–2002)
When was William Gibson born?
William Gibson was born on 7 September 1933 in Greenville.
When did William Gibson die?
William Gibson died on 2 May 2002.
What was William Gibson's occupation?
William Gibson was a dentist.
What nationality was William Gibson?
William Gibson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Gibson (NAACP activist)
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