Ancestry of
Ben Jealous
President and CEO of NAACP
Who is Ben Jealous?
Ben Jealous is a civil rights leader and advocate for social justice. Born on January 18, 1973, in Carmel, California, Jealous served as the President and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
From an early age, Jealous demonstrated a deep passion for civil rights and racial equality. He attended Columbia University, where he studied political science and became actively involved in campus activism. Jealous continued his education at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar, earning a Master of Science in comparative social research.
Jealous's career in social justice gained significant momentum when he became the youngest-ever president of the NAACP in 2008 at the age of 35. During his tenure from 2008 to 2013, he brought a renewed energy to the organization and spearheaded numerous successful initiatives. Jealous was a staunch advocate for voter registration and fought against discriminatory voter identification laws that disproportionately affected minority communities. He also worked tirelessly to address economic inequality, education disparities, and criminal justice reform.
Under Jealous's leadership, the NAACP experienced remarkable growth and influence. He revitalized the organization by embracing technology and social media to engage younger generations and mobilize support for crucial causes. Jealous's commitment to empowering marginalized communities and amplifying their voices resonated with people across the nation, making the NAACP a formidable force in the fight for civil rights.
Some of the most recently added connections of famous kin for Ben Jealous
Gillian Anderson
Movie, Television, and Stage Actress
10th cousin 2 times removed
via Richard Church
Benjamin Silliman
Founder, American Journal of Science
5th cousin 6 times removed
via Richard Warren
Fannie Farmer
Author of original Fannie Farmer Cookbook
9th cousin 2 times removed
via Richard Warren
George Albert Smith
8th President of the Mormon Church
8th cousin 2 times removed
via Richard Church
Fannie Farmer
Author of original Fannie Farmer Cookbook
10th cousin 3 times removed
via Jacques Mahieu
Gerard Way
Singer, Songwriter and Comic Book Writer
Co-creator of "The Umbrella Academy"
12th cousin
via John Howland
Brig. Gen. Henry Clay Wood
Medal of Honor Recipient
U.S. Civil War
6th cousin 6 times removed
via John Howland
Horatio Collins King
Medal of Honor Recipient
U.S. Civil War
7th cousin 4 times removed
via Richard Warren
Brig. Gen. Henry Clay Wood
Medal of Honor Recipient
U.S. Civil War
6th cousin 5 times removed
via Philip Delano
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