Dr. Ron Daniels, President of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW) and veteran community organizer and political activist, recently delivered his final lecture in his capacity as a ‘Distinguished Lecturer’ at York College, an affiliate of the City University of New York (CUNY).

His final lecture was open to the public and in attendance were scores of York’s administration, faculty, and former students who had been tutored and guided by him, along with representatives of local elected officials as well as his wife, Mary France Daniels, other members of his family, friends and colleagues. In a passionate and wide-ranging presentation, Dr. Daniels elaborated on his political world view and on his vision and priorities for IBW moving forward.

Before delivering his lecture, Dr. Daniels received several citations and proclamations for his ten years of service to York College.


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Dr. Daniels is the founder and president of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century, a progressive, African-centered, action-oriented resource center dedicated to empowering people of African descent and marginalized communities. A veteran social and political activist, Dr. Ron Daniels was an independent candidate for president of the United States in 1992. He served as the executive director of the National Rainbow Coalition in 1987 and the southern regional coordinator and deputy campaign manager for Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaign in 1988. He holds a B.A. in History from Youngstown State University, an M.A. in Political Science from the Rockefeller School of Public Affairs in Albany, New York and a Doctor of Philosophy in Africana Studies from the Union Institute and University in Cincinnati. Dr. Daniels is a Distinguished Lecturer Emeritus at York College, City University of New York.

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