Atlanta civil rights activist known for using megaphone during marches dies – WSB-TV Channel 2

Atlanta City Councilman Michael Julian Bond announced Taylor’s death Saturday morning.

“Tour. Taylor was a fearless advocate for justice and equality. His example is one of pure self-sacrifice for the upliftment of others! Always at Wright’s side, he never failed to stand up for any ‘among them in our community My personal journey with him has been a blessing, from being inspired by his example, to being guided by his wisdom as a mentor, and finally to cherishing his friendship. will be forever grateful to him,” Bond wrote in a statement.

Taylor spent nearly 40 years working with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

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According to Emory University Libraries archivists, Taylor first became involved in the civil rights movement at age 13 with his mentor Ralph David Abernathy.

A native of Montgomery, Alabama, he graduated from the Atlanta Interdenominational Theological Center in 1969 and began his career at SCLC.

He also spoke out against the death penalty and was honored as one of the torchbearers during the 1996 Olympics, according to archivists.

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