Conrad Worrill
American activist and academic
Conrad Worrill (August 15, 1941 – June 3, 2020) was an African-American writer, educator, activist, and talk show host for the WVON call-in program On Target. He was born in Pasadena, California. His activism was focused in Chicago.
He was involved with the Million Man March, and the National Black United Front. Worrill called on for greater independence in African-American life. He helped young people better understand the relationships between power and institutions.[1] He was a political advisor to Chicago Mayor Harold Washington.
Worrill, who had cancer, died on June 3, 2020 from COVID-19 in Chicago at the age of 78.[2]
References
change- ↑ Glickman, Simon (2006). "Conrad Worrill". Contemporary Black Biography. The Gale Group. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ↑ "Conrad Worrill, champion of black struggle, 'ultimate teacher,' has died at 78". Chicago Sun-Times. June 3, 2020.
Other websites
change- "The History Makers". Conrad Worrill Biography. 2006. Archived from the original on 2007-02-15. Retrieved 2007-03-07.
- "Worrill's World". Archived from the original on 2007-01-02. Retrieved 2007-03-07.
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