John Arthur Stokes Explained

John Arthur Stokes (born 31 December 1931)^[1] is an American educator who was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement.^{[2] [3]}

Born in Kingsville, Virginia, Stokes grew up in the Jim Crow South and attended Robert Russa Moton High School, a segregated school for black students. Recognizing the inequalities he and his classmates faced, Stokes staged a walk out and refused to return to class until the school was rebuilt.^[4] He attended Virginia State University and became an educator in Baltimore.^[5]

Awards

J A Stokes received following awards.

!Award Received !References

The Dr. Charles Hamilton Houston Award	^[6]
The A. Leon Higginbotham Award	^[7]
United States Department of Justice Award
N.E.A. Award

Notes and References

1. Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2016, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911
2. Web site: Interview with John A. Stokes. VCU Libraries. Virginia Commonwealth University. 7 October 2016.
3. Web site: John Arthur Stokes · Virginia Changemakers . The Library of Virginia. 21 January 2020.
4. News: De Santa . Richard . Civil Rights Leader Shares His Story . 21 January 2020 . Glen Rock Gazette . 11 April 2014 . Glen Rock, New Jersey . 1 . subscription.
5. Web site: The Library of Virginia African American Trailblazer 2011 - John Arthur Stokes. www.lva.virginia.gov.
6. Web site: Brown & Associates - John Stokes. 2020-08-28. brownandassociates-speakers.com.
7. Web site: The Man, The Mission, The Story!!!. 2020-08-28. johnastokes.com.