Cordy Tindell Vivian Death – Obituary | Dr. C.T. Vivian Death | Cause Of Death – Dead | American Minister Dies At 95 – Died
Dr. C.T. Vivian Death / Cordy Tindell Vivian Obituary – An American minister, author and founder the C. T. Vivian Leadership Institute, Inc., Cordy Tindell Vivian died on Friday, July 7, 2020, his cause of death was reported natural.
A great author and a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and also a close friend and lieutenant of Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement, Rev. Cordy Tindell Vivian was pronounced dead at his home in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, following a natural cause of death, Cordy Tindell Vivian passed away leaving loved ones in total sadness and causing so much pains to the beloved family. Our prayers are with his friends and loved ones.
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Reactions And Sharing On Social Media Concerning The Passing Of Dr. C.T. Vivian
Had the opportunity to meet Dr Vivian once and hear him speak—a kind and gracious man who helped shape the Civil Rights movement well beyond the 1960s. Rest well, sir.
Rev. C.T. Vivian, key civil rights leader, has died at 95
— Melinda Parks (@mcappsparks) July 17, 2020
I was so Honored and Blessed to have met Rev. C.T. Vivian, key civil rights leader. May you R.I.P ?????? pic.twitter.com/tTQCfY1QiR
— Dr. Sharrieffa Barksdale OLY (@sbark1984) July 17, 2020
“I got down on my knees and said, ‘Thank you, Lord’ — not because I was alive, but because I had done what I should do, and I’d done it well,” Vivian said. RIP Dr C.T Vivian #CTVivian
— dyron blanton (@woodyd74) July 17, 2020
C. T. Vivian was a civil rights leader, a pastor, friend of Dr. King, and an all around good human. Grateful for the opportunities I have had to hear and learn from him. He fought the good fight and now rests with the ancestors and in the presence of God. pic.twitter.com/5Ly8T7xTZ3
— Drew G. I. Hart, PhD (@DruHart) July 17, 2020
Earlier this year we lost the Dean of the Civil Rights Movement, Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery. Now, Rev. C.T. Vivian. I’m thankful for these civil rights activists and leaders. We will continue the fight. Rest well ! #CTVivian #95 #Atlanta #SocialJustice
— Jason B. Allen (@jballen5) July 17, 2020
Dr. C.T. Vivian (July 28, 1924-July 17, 2020) thank you for helping to make positive change in this world for the betterment of every human being. May you Rest In Peace Sir.
— Cassius F. Butts (@CassiusButts) July 17, 2020
Rest In Peace Dr. C. T. Vivian. Thank you for pouring into the generations that followed. We owe it to you and countless others to keep our foot on the gas. #CivilRights #HumanRights #Advocate
— Dr Angel Brutus, LPC-S, CMPC (@Angelbrutus1) July 17, 2020
Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian
I will always cherish that beautiful Sunday morning in February 2000 at Greater Grace. Those moments you spent affirming, preaching, and lifting me, literally, revolutionized how I saw myself and the world I could help change. Now, you may take your rest. pic.twitter.com/bpzkB4Yfpx
— Brandon J. Smithson (@bjsmithson) July 17, 2020
Let’s say a prayer for the family of C.T. Vivian, he was one of the leader’s, that matched with Dr. King. He passed away today. May he rest in peace!???
— @Fotogem (@fotogem) July 17, 2020
Dr. C.T. Vivian was an exceptional gift to the world, a Civil Rights Warrior, a strong voice for justice & peace & a phenomenal man. May God welcome & reward him for his good works. #CTVivian, you’ve done far more than your share & the world is a better place because you did.#RIH pic.twitter.com/T0D1nppcOU
— Dr. John A. Campbell (@drjacampbell) July 17, 2020
Rest in Peace to Civil Rights Icon, Dr. Reverend C.T. Vivian. He was a True Champion of Social Justice & Equality. Dr. Reverend C.T. Vivian’s wisdom and uplifting words of inspiration will be truly missed. #District62United pic.twitter.com/s2SgtJSRcj
— William Boddie Jr. (@voteboddie62) July 17, 2020
“Having great ideas is great. Thinking great ideas is wonderful. But DOING great ideas is what counts.”
RIP to this legend, this titan, this prince of peace.
Thank you for your friendship and guidance. Rest well, Dr. C. T. Vivian. pic.twitter.com/u41LiRqLJm
— The Real Segun Idowu (@revrenddoctor) July 17, 2020
We are greatly saddened at the passing of Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian. He was a true hero, and one of America’s greatest champions for Civil Rights & Voting Rights. We were honored to call him a friend. Thoughts are with his family. pic.twitter.com/tY4stjj1hQ
— Hyatt RegencyAtlanta (@hyattatlanta) July 17, 2020
The Rev. C. T. Vivian, a pioneering civil rights organizer and field general for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his Southern Christian Leadership Conference in the historic struggle for racial justice a half-century ago, has died.
— RCWMS (@RCWMSNC) July 17, 2020
I woke up to the news that Rev. Dr. C. T Vivian passed away. As a young political organizer I was blessed to know him. This is what I say about him in my upcoming #memoir Unproteced. #RIP pic.twitter.com/y74rxAiysY
— Rae Lewis-Thornton (@raelt) July 17, 2020
Rest in Power! Civil rights icon, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, THE GOOD, Reverend Doctor C.T. Vivian is now an ancestor. ❤️??✊? #RIP #CTVivian pic.twitter.com/MEbi7Bo1lM
— Dr. Dionne Mahaffey ?? (@atlcelebrity) July 17, 2020
Dr. C.T. Vivian—Civil rights leader, humanitarian, and scholar has enriched heaven! His demeanor reminded me of the character of Christ. I’m glad I took the opportunity to honor him while he was alive! pic.twitter.com/OOjeyhJQ15
— Bishop Dale Bronner (@BishopBronner) July 17, 2020
Dr. C.T. Vivian—Civil rights leader, humanitarian, and scholar has enriched heaven! His demeanor reminded me of the character of Christ. I’m glad I took the opportunity to honor him while he was alive! pic.twitter.com/OOjeyhJQ15
— Bishop Dale Bronner (@BishopBronner) July 17, 2020
We are saddened by this news and are mourning the loss of #civilrights leader and @MoWFilmFest champion C.T. Vivian. “A close associate of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., he was a disciplined advocate of nonviolence in the battle for #racialjustice.”
— March on Washington Film Festival (@MoWFilmFest) July 17, 2020
I came to celebrate the life of Rev. C.T. Vivian today. Thanks to Dr. Mary Evins and my diss advisor @carrollvanwest, I got to converse with him and Rev. James Lawson for the American Democracy Project’s program on the 50th anni of the Voting Rights Act. #BlkTwitterstorians pic.twitter.com/Ym2c0TquC1
— aleiabrown (@CollardStudies) July 17, 2020
We’ve lost our dear brother, warrior and mentor Rev. C.T. Vivian. ? So many members of the Old Guard are transitioning now. Makes it even more important for the rest of us to step up. RIP, Reverend. You served us well and made us proud. @MawuliMDavis pic.twitter.com/wQpRQLxtYd
— Ricky L. Jones (@DrRickyLJones) July 17, 2020
I only talked with him one time and he was still mentally sharp even in his early 90’s!
C. T. Vivian contInued his fight against racism long after his contribution to the movement in the 50 & 60’s.
He ran the…— Dr. Don Brawley III (@donbrawley) July 17, 2020
Rest in power to a Civil Rights Icon and Giant of Justice, Atlanta’s own, Rev. C.T. Vivian. Dr. King called him “one of the greatest preachers” and we will remember his ferocious commitment to saving the soul of America. pic.twitter.com/yvyYhgV2Kr
— ? AUC for Biden #BLM (@AUCforBiden) July 17, 2020
In 1965, Rev. C.T. Vivian asked Sheriff Jim Clark to allow Blacks in Selma out of the rain and into a local courthouse to register to vote. With cameras rolling, Sheriff Clark refused and punched Vivian in the mouth, knocking him down the courthouse steps.
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) July 17, 2020
Sorry to hear of the passing of C.T. Vivian. He was a civil rights icon, friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, and Presidential Medal of Freedom winner for his commitment to non-violence to end segregation. My condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/0rj1HtlMXh
— Rep. Donald Payne Jr (@RepDonaldPayne) July 17, 2020
C.T. Vivian, Civil Rights Icon, Is Dead at 95 A close associate of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., he was a disciplined advocate of nonviolence in the battle for racial justice. pic.twitter.com/mFs1TJVCEX
— John Aaron (@JohnAaron) July 17, 2020
Lt to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, C.T. Vivian was a civil rights icon in the shadows, an author and minister. Today, he rests in power with our ancestors and great leaders like him, thank you! pic.twitter.com/ys3Dl1VzUn
— Lamar . (@kevl_jones) July 17, 2020
Lt to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, C.T. Vivian was a civil rights icon in the shadows, an author and minister. Today, he rests in power with our ancestors and great leaders like him, thank you! pic.twitter.com/ys3Dl1VzUn
— Lamar . (@kevl_jones) July 17, 2020
Lt to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, C.T. Vivian was a civil rights icon in the shadows, an author and minister. Today, he rests in power with our ancestors and great leaders like him, thank you! pic.twitter.com/WAg3ba2WqL
— Kevin Jones (@RealKevJones) July 17, 2020
A giant has gained his reward. Rev. C.T. Vivian’s greatest contribution was the federally funded #UpwardBound program, which has helped students overcome class, academic and social barriers and allowed many of our people to have access to a quality educational. Rest, King. Rest! pic.twitter.com/3UVbB3E19d
— Doc Hob (@DrMoHob) July 17, 2020
A giant has gained his reward. Rev. C.T. Vivian’s greatest contribution was the federally funded #UpwardBound program, which has helped students overcome class, academic and social barriers and allowed many of our people to have access to a quality educational. Rest, King. Rest! pic.twitter.com/3UVbB3E19d
— Doc Hob (@DrMoHob) July 17, 2020
Rest in Power to C.T. Vivian, a renowned behind the scene civil rights leader who served as a close friend and Lieutenant to the late Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr. He was 95! pic.twitter.com/FFHoJlRILA
— Central Ohio Young Black Dems (@C_OYBD) July 17, 2020
Rest in power Rev. C.T. Vivian, a civil rights veteran and icon who worked alongside Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and later led the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). We honor his legacy and contribution. Our prayers are with his family during this time. pic.twitter.com/q8zoS1vb9H
— NationalActionNet (@NationalAction) July 17, 2020
RIP Reverend C.T. Vivian. He was a close friend and activist with Dr. Martin Luther King. Reverend Vivian is shown here receiving the Presidential Medal Of Freedom from President Obama in 2013. pic.twitter.com/WipvDJWVCP
— Omar Moore (@thepopcornreel) July 17, 2020
RIP Reverend C.T. Vivian. He was a close friend and activist with Dr. Martin Luther King. Reverend Vivian is shown here receiving the Presidential Medal Of Freedom from President Obama in 2013. pic.twitter.com/WipvDJWVCP
— Omar Moore (@thepopcornreel) July 17, 2020
Rev. C.T. Vivian lived a long life dedicated to fighting racism and discrimination. He was raised in Macomb, IL, was active in sit-ins in Peoria, worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and received a medal of honor from President Obama. Rest in Power.
— Elgie Sims (@ElgieSims) July 17, 2020
The Atlanta Hawks organization is deeply saddened by the passing of Civil Rights Movement leader, minister, and author, Dr. Cordy Tindell “C.T.” Vivian.. The entire Hawks organization extends its most sincere condolences to the grieving family.
pic.twitter.com/A9DR9EEhtq— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) July 17, 2020
We lost a legend in the civil rights movement, C.T. Vivian passed away at the age of 95. I was so blessed to have him speak at my Dr.King breakfast and afterwards he wanted to speak to our @iurbanteen students ❤️?? pic.twitter.com/PTJp7NGSmy
— Deena Pierott (@deenapierott) July 17, 2020
We mourn passing of Rev. C.T. Vivian, one of God’s anointed in struggle for fairness & Civil Rights.
While at Nashville’s American Baptist College, he worked in the sit-ins, later rose to leadership of SCLC beside Dr King.
We are forever grateful.https://t.co/9Gz96A6F3q
— Karen Johnson Davidson County Register of Deeds (@nashtnregister) July 17, 2020
C.T. Vivian just passed away. He went to the same schools I did in Macomb, Illinois and is an Alum of @WesternILUniv. He won the Presidential medal of freedom in 2013. He was a civil rights legend and worked as a top advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
— Matt Budreau (@mattbud) July 17, 2020
C.T. Vivian just passed away. He went to the same schools I did in Macomb, Illinois and is an Alum of @WesternILUniv. He won the Presidential medal of freedom in 2013. He was a civil rights legend and worked as a top advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
— Matt Budreau (@mattbud) July 17, 2020
“People do not choose rebellion, it is forced upon them. Revolution is always an act of self- defense.”- Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian
Farewell dear Brother, transcendent art thou. ??? pic.twitter.com/wGySJaJNb5
— KeShawn Harris (@keyharris) July 17, 2020
Desiring to be a leader with a fraction of the impact you made affected me greatly when I met you. The wisdom you instilled in me allowed me to be forever grateful for being involved in The Stewart Foundation. Thank you for everything you’ve done, Rest In Peace Dr. C.T. Vivian ❤️ pic.twitter.com/aDylU7BvlJ
— kenya ✨ (@kenyavuitton) July 17, 2020
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