Debbie Amis Bell | |
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| Born | Debbie Amis 1940 Philadelphia, PA |
| Died | February 5, 2017 |
| Alma mater | Overbrook High, West Chester University |
| Organization(s) | Communist Party USA, SNCC, Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers |
| Known for | Civil Rights activism |
| Spouse | David Bell |
| Children | Renee Bell & Andrea Bell |
Debbie Amis Bell (1940 – February 5, 2017) was an American Civil Rights activist, SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) member, and active associate of the Communist Party USA. Bell was a Field Organizer for the SNCC. She is most well known for her work within schools, churches, her community, and Black owned businesses.[1] Bell was also the head of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers. Much of her work was carried out in Atlanta, Georgia. However, she was very active in her home state of Pennsylvania as well.[2]
- ^ Bell, Debbie. "Debbie Amis Bell SNCC". crmvet.org. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
- ^ Sears, Ben (2012-03-29). "Debbie Amis Bell: Memories of a Freedom Rider". People's World. Retrieved 2022-11-21.