NEWS - Julian Bond 1940-2015: Messages And Reactions

President Obama via The White House said:
"Julian Bond was a hero and, I’m privileged to say, a friend. Justice and equality was the mission that spanned his life – from his leadership of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, to his founding role with the Southern Poverty Law Center, to his pioneering service in the Georgia legislature and his steady hand at the helm of the NAACP. Michelle and I have benefited from his example, his counsel, and his friendship – and we offer our prayers and sympathies to his wife, Pamela, and his children.

Julian Bond helped change this country for the better. And what better way to be remembered than that."

Eric Holder, 82nd United States Attorney-General tweeted:
[   Julian Bond - activist, icon. A great man who made the gains of the next generation possible and the nation better. We owe him much.   ]



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Hillary Clinton, 67th United States Secretary of State tweeted:
[   I am deeply saddened by the passing of Julian Bond. We owe him a debt of gratitude for his fight for equality and justice.   ]

Al Gore, 45th Vice President of the United States tweeted:
[   I am deeply saddened by the passing of Julian Bond. A lifelong champion for civil rights and the under privileged, (1/2) he served as an inspiration to us all and we are each better because of his courageous work and commitment to justice. (2/2).   ]

Congressman John Lewis, U.S. Representative tweeted:
[   Julian Bond was one of a kind. We worked together in the civil rights movement and he became one of my closest and dearest friends /// We went through a difficult period during our campaign for congress in 1986 but many years ago we emerged even closer /// Julian was so smart, so gifted, so talented. He was deeply committed to making our country a better country /// Julian Bond's leadership and spirit will be deeply missed.   ]

Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. tweeted:
[   #JulianBond, a friend and fellow traveler who with courage, set the moral and academic tone for our generation. RIP ]

Julian Bond's son, Michael Julian Bond is an Atlanta City Councilman. Ceasar Mitchell, President of Atlanta City Council said:
"The world has lost a titan for justice, a civil rights icon and an eloquent, strong voice for the voiceless. Julian Bond was a leader in the fight for justice. He played a critical role in the civil rights movement and his legacy is a shining example of how to achieve equality, equity and fairness for all. I'm praying for my friend and colleague Councilman Michael Julian Bond and the entire Bond family."

The Mayor of Atlanta, Kassim Reed said:
"The City of Atlanta is in mourning today. We have lost one of our heroes. 

Julian Bond lived a life of great impact, great courage and great distinction. He was a co-founder of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee and the Southern Poverty Law Center. He was one of eleven African-Americans elected to office in the Georgia House of Representatives following the passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1965. Bond was an impassioned advocate for non-violence throughout his career, and his voice never wavered in his life-long fight for justice.

We may take comfort in knowing his legacy lives on in his children and grandchildren, in the organizations he founded and in the barriers he broke. Julian Bond changed our state and our country, and we are forever in his debt."

My thoughts and prayers are with the Bond family, and my friend Michael Bond, who serves on the Atlanta City Council. May God bless Julian Bond and may he rest in peace."

Reverend Al Sharpton tweeted:
Sad to hear that Julian Bond (civil rights activist/NAACP Board Chairman) has passed away. Condolences to his family.

Atlanta Insider Tom Houck said:
 "I have lost one of my dearest friends with the untimely death of Julian Bond last night. Julian was a true champion for peace and justice."

Internet Civil Rights Activist Shaun King said:
"Ever watched documentary series about the civil rights movement., Eyes On The Prize? Then you have heard Julian Bond. He was the narrator."

Julian Bond taught classes at the University of Virginia. Their representatives said:
"The University mourns the passing of Julian Bond, a civil rights champion and professor emeritus who touched many lives at UVA."

Morehouse College is where Julian Bond earned his English degree. The President of the college, John Silvanus Wilson said:
"Morehouse College joins the nation in mourning the death of one of our most accomplished and prominent graduates.  Julian Bond was iconic in the civil rights movement, helping to launch the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee while he was a Morehouse student. Bond was a master at speaking truth to power.  During a memorable visit to Morehouse, while I was a student in the 70s, he challenged us to go beyond seeking personal comfort in the world, and to live a life of service to others. His indelible mark on this nation will continue to be celebrated by the Morehouse family and should never be forgotten."

Andrew Young, a very close friend to Julian Bond is the former United Nations Ambassador and also the former Mayor of Atlanta. He found the news "very depressing,"  was unable to comment. He needed more time to reflect on the sad news. His thoughts and prayers are with the Bond Family at this time.

The NAACP tweeted:
[   The NAACP mourns the passing of Chairman Julian Bond, civil rights titan and our brother. May he rest in eternal peace.   ]

The present NAACP Chairman, Cornell Brooks tweeted:
[   The life and legacy, the eloquence of Julian Bond's example, yet speak to the present and future of the NAACP and the nation.   ]

The former NAACP Chairman, Ben Jealous tweeted:
[   Julian Bond helped hasten the end of segregation and apartheid and hasten the day for voting rights and marriage equality. Viva #JulianBond.   ]

Bernice King, Director of The King Center and Dr. Martin Luther King's Daughter tweeted:
[   My thoughts and prayers are with the family of #JulianBond. Respect. Gratitude.   ]

The King Center tweeted:
[   Rest in power, #JulianBond. And...THANK YOU.   ]

Star Jones tweeted:
[   A #champion is right. #JulianBond was the strategist for justice that we were blessed to have in our lifetime.   ]



Samuel L. Jackson tweeted:
[   We've lost another good brother! RIP! Prayers go out to his family.   ]

Kerry Washington tweeted:
[    Just got the wind knocked out of me. We have lost a true hero. A beautiful warrior for justice. A hero. #JulianBond. ///  I first me Julian Bond when he acted as himself in the redemptive final scenes of Ray. Was humbled by his grace and his fight. Still am. RIP   ]

TJ Holmes tweeted:
[   One of the great privileges of being part of the ATL community was getting to know a number of civil rights legends. Julian Bond was among them  /// I've never been around such a man who had such a regal yet down-to-earth demeanor. It was an absolute honor. #JulianBond   ]

Wendell Pierce tweeted:
[   We lost a great American hero today, Julian Bond. Founder of  SNCC, leader of Freedom Summer, Civil Rights activist. A legend lost. RIP   ]

Congresswoman Maxine Waters U.S. Representative said:
[   Julian Bond was an icon whose message of justice and equality knew no boundaries  #RIP #JulianBond   ]

Donna Brazile tweeted:
[   Rest in peace #JulianBond. Leader, activist, champion for "equality and justice for all" #SNCC, @NAACP & former GA State Senator @splcenter   ]

....No doubt there are a lot more messages to come.....

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