James Herman Robinson
(1907-1972)
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James Herman Robinson (January 24, 1907 – November 6, 1972) was an African-American clergyman and humanitarian, best known as the founder of Operation Crossroads Africa (OCA), a cross-cultural exchange program considered a forerunner of the Peace Corps. Robinson served on the Corps' first National Advisory Council, and advised the U.S. State Department on African affairs. He also organized Harlem's Morningside Community Center, cofounded the African Academy of Arts and Research, and advocated independence for African nations.
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24 January 1907 Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
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6 November 1972 (aged 65) New York City
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| Zodiac | Aquarius |
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