Clarence Henderson Biography
Clarence Henderson is an American civil rights activist and former US Army soldier who is best known for participating in the 1960 lunch counter sit-ins in Greensboro, N.C. He is one of the speakers at the 2020 Republican National Convention where he will be speaking on the third day, on Wednesday night.
He is a Republican and a supporter of Donald Trump. In the 2016 election, he was a Trump supporter. In one of his most recent interviews with Greensboro News & Record, Henderson said “Politicians are a dime a dozen, but leaders are priceless. Donald Trump is a leader. And he loves America.”
He is the president of the Frederick Douglass Foundation for the State of North Carolina, a position he was appointed in May 2017. According to his website, Henderson received the 40 Anniversary Sit-In Participant Award in 2000, and thirteen years later, in 2013, he was appointed chairman of the North Carolina Martin Luther King Jr. Commission.
Clarence Henderson Age
He likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. Henderson is 83 years old.
Clarence Henderson Height
Henderson stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches.
Clarence Henderson Family
Henderson has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Henderson has any siblings.
Clarence Henderson Net Worth
Henderson has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his career as a civil rights activist and former US Army soldier.
Clarence Henderson Wife
Henderson is married to Robin Henderson, his wife since 2000. His wife says that he doesn’t fit many people’s image of an activist – whether from the 1960s civil-rights era or the 2013 tea-party movement.
The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Henderson.
Who is Henderson? | He is an American civil rights activist and former US Army soldier |
Age | 80 years old as of 2021 |
Height | 6 feet 2 inches |
Wife | Robin Henderson |
Salary | $40,000 – $ 110,500 |
Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |