henry hampton

Henry Hampton, August 19, 1940-November 22, 1998, was the founder of film production company Blackside Inc. where he produced Eyes on the Prize: America's Civil Rights Years (1954-1965)''.

Education

Hampton attended Washington University in St. Louis. He was the recipient of 13 (14?) honorary degrees, including his alma mater, Brandeis University, Boston College, and Tufts University in Boston.

Awards

Ralph Lowell Award (1993).
The first Harold C. Fleming Award for "a lifetime of service in the field of political participation and community education against hatred in politics." (1994).
The first Heinz Family Foundation Award - arts and humanities (1995).

Organizations

In addition to his work with Blackside, Hampton was involved in a number of other organizations, including:

Museum of Afro-American History in Boston, chair of the board.
Children's Defense Fund, board member.
Boston Center for the Arts, board member.
Beacon Press, Advisory Board.
Unitarian Universalist Association, Director of Information (1963-1968).

Health

Hampton contracted polio as a child. In his later years, he had lung cancer - the treatment for which led to a bone marrow disease. He died at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

External Links

Hampton, Henry Hampton, Henry

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