Walter P. Carter | |
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| Born | April 29, 1923 Monroe, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | July 31, 1971 (aged 48) |
| Education | North Carolina A&T State University (BA) Howard University (MSW) |
| Organization(s) | Congress of Racial Equality Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee |
| Movement | Civil Rights Movement |
| Children | Jill |
Walter Percival Carter (April 29, 1923 – July 31, 1971) was an activist and central figure in Baltimore, Maryland during the Civil Rights Movement. He earned that designation by organizing demonstrations against discrimination throughout Maryland.[1] Carter is best known for his work as the chairman of the Baltimore chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) from 1960 to 1963 and as the Maryland coordinator for the 1963 March on Washington. A hospital, an elementary school, a recreation center, a college library, and a day-care center in Baltimore have been named in his memory.
- ^ Pietila, Antero (2006-11-10). "Line forms for Baltimore mayoral vacancy". Post-Newsweek Media, Inc./The Gazette. Archived from the original on 2008-10-14. Retrieved 2008-05-13.