Albert 'Al' Raby

Civil rights leader, educator, and political strategist

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Born: 1933

Died: November 23, 1988

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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Chicago names Woodlawn street for civil rights leader Al Raby

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Deceased (1988)

Chicago dedicated the 6300 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue as Al Raby Way on Oct. 16, 2026, and Mayor Brandon Johnson proclaimed Feb. 19, 2027, as Al Raby Day. Raby organized the 1963 Freedom Day boycott, when more than 200,000 Chicago students stayed home to protest segregated schools.

Updated Oct 21