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LIFE OF MARION BA RR Y. Christopher Butler Period 3 2/24/06. CHILD HOOD. Born March 6, 1936 Born Marion Shepilov Barry Born in Itta Bena, Mississippi Raised in Memphis, Tennessee. EDUCATION. LeMoyne College in 1958. Masters of organic chemistry from Fisk University in 1960.
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LIFE OF MARION BARRY Christopher Butler Period 3 2/24/06
CHILDHOOD • Born March 6, 1936 • Born Marion Shepilov Barry • Born in Itta Bena, Mississippi • Raised in Memphis, Tennessee
EDUCATION • LeMoyne College in 1958 Masters of organic chemistry from Fisk University in 1960
Extra Information • Joined the civil rights movement after graduating • He was elected first chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee • On January 18, 1990 Barry was arrested for the use of crack cocaine and possession.
Role In Politics • Elected to city council in 1974 • Became chair of the committee