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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW One of Oregon's two health insurance co-ops says it will shut down ... Rogue Valley gubernatorial candidate blasts Gov. Brown on climate change ... Historical Society executive director stepping down ... One of Oregon's two health insurance co-ops says it will shut down ... Rogue Valley gubernatorial candidate blasts Gov. Brown on climate change ... Historical Society executive director stepping down ... Civil Rights Activist Julian Bond Has Died at 75 Civil Rights activist, former NAACP chairman and one-time Saturday Night Live host Julian Bond has died, according to the ... Comment By TV Guide MailTribune.com By TV Guide Posted Aug. 16, 2015 at 9:10 AM By TV Guide Posted Aug. 16, 2015 at 9:10 AM » Social News Civil Rights activist, former NAACP chairman and one-time Saturday Night Live host Julian Bond has died, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center . He was 75. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of legendary civil rights activist Julian Bond, SPLC's first president," the organization said in a statement on their website. "With Julian's passing, the country has lost one of its most passionate and eloquent voices for the cause of justice. He advocated not just for African Americans, but for every group, indeed every person subject to oppression and discrimination, because he recognized the common humanity in us all. Not only has the country lost a hero today, we've lost a great friend." Born in Nashville, Tenn., Bond co-founded the Student Nonviolence Coordinating Committee while a student at Morehouse College, leading protests against segregation. He later served for 20 years in the Georgia Legislature and was also a professor at American University and the University of Virginia. Bond's fame and personality also led him to host Saturday Night Live in 1977 and America's Black Forum from 1980 to 1997. He also narrated the PBS series Eyes on the Prize . See other celebrities we've lost this year In 1998, Bond became the chairman of the NAACP, a position he held until 2009. Following his passing, the organization tweeted: The NAACP mourns the passing of Chairman Julian Bond, civil rights titan and our brother. May he rest in eternal peace.— NAACP (@NAACP) August 16, 2015 Bond is survived by his wife, Pamela Horowitz, a former SPLC staff attorney, and his five children. Other Links From TVGuide.com Julian Bond Eyes on the Prize America's Black Forum By TV Guide MailTribune.com By TV Guide Posted Aug. 16, 2015 at 9:10 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501