John Arthur Stokes

John Arthur Stokes (born 31 December 1931)^[1] is an American educator who was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement.^[2][3]

Born in Kingsville, Virginia, Stokes grew up in the Jim Crow South and attended Robert Russa Moton High School, a segregated school for black students. Recognizing the inequalities he and his classmates faced, Stokes staged a walk out and refused to return to class until the school was rebuilt.^[4] He attended Virginia State University and became an educator in Baltimore.^[5]

Awards

J A Stokes received following awards.

Award Received	References
The Dr. Charles Hamilton Houston Award	[6]
The A. Leon Higginbotham Award	[7]
United States Department of Justice Award	[6]
N.E.A. Award	[6]