James H. Robinson (clergyman)
Encyclopedia
Reverend Dr. James H. Robinson was an African-American clergyman who founded the cross-cultural exchange program Operation Crossroads Africa
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He was a member of the National Advisory Council of the Peace Corps
, a position that was called into question by the Committee on Un-American Activities in 1964.
Operation Crossroads Africa
Operation Crossroads Africa is a non-profit, non-governmental organization working to build links between North America and Africa. It was founded in 1957 by the priest James Herman Robinson. OCA annually sends groups of young volunteers from North America to work on projects in Africa. At its...
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He was a member of the National Advisory Council of the Peace Corps
Peace Corps
The Peace Corps is an American volunteer program run by the United States Government, as well as a government agency of the same name. The mission of the Peace Corps includes three goals: providing technical assistance, helping people outside the United States to understand US culture, and helping...
, a position that was called into question by the Committee on Un-American Activities in 1964.
Links & sources
- Operation Crossroads Africa
- Road without Turning James H. Robinson's autobiography (Google Books overview)
- Biography of James H. Robinson
- Testimony of Rev. James H. Robinson before a hearing of the Committee of Un-American Activities (1964)