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William Pickens was born in Anderson County, South Carolina in 1881.
* He was the son of former slaves.
* He attended Talladega College and Yale University.
* He became a teacher and an activist for civil rights.
* He was a member of the NAACP and served as its field secretary from 1920 to 1942.
* He was a strong advocate for the desegregation of schools and the end of lynching.
* He wrote several books, including The Heir of Slaves and Bursting Bonds.
* He died in 1954.
William Pickens was a leading figure in the fight for civil rights in the United States. He was a tireless advocate for the rights of African Americans, and he played a significant role in the advancement of the civil rights movement.
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