Ruby Doris Smith-Robinson

Overview

Ruby Doris Smith-Robinson born Atlanta, GA April 25, 1942 (d. 1967). Early leader of Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, 1960; original Freedom Rider, 1961. Only woman to serve as Executive Secretary of SNCC, 1966.

Quotations

Created policy: "Jail—No Bail!" (photo inyourfacewomen.blogspot.com)