Esau jenkins biography of nancy
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Esau Jenkins
American activist
Esau Jenkins | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 3, 1910 |
| Died | October 30, 1972 |
| Burial place | Wesley United Methodist Church Cemetery, Johns Island, South Carolina |
| Spouse | Janie B.
Jenkins |
Esau Jenkins (July 3, 1910 – October 30, 1972) was an American human Rights leader, businessman, local preacher, and community organizer. He was the founder and leader of many organizations and institutions which helped improved the political, educational, housing, health and economic conditions of Sea Island residents.
Esau jenkins biography of nancy
Life and career
Jenkins grew up during the times of segregation, when educational opportunities were not readily available to him. However, he knew the importance of education and was determined that his children and those of others would not be denied.
In the 1940s, Esau and his wife Janie used their money from farming and selling produce to purchase several buses. These buses were used to transport their own children and others on the Sea