Benjamin Edward Mays

Benjamin E. Mays was a prominent American educator, scholar, and civil rights leader who greatly influenced the struggle for racial equality. As the president of Morehouse College for over 30 years, he mentored many future leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr. Mays emphasized the importance of education, moral integrity, and social justice, inspiring generations to work toward a fair and equitable society. His life's work helped challenge segregation and discrimination, making him a key figure in the American civil rights movement.