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Christopher Elliott
Christopher Elliott is a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, Ind., where he works as a high school history teacher. He developed an interest in history as an adolescent, including a passion for the Civil Rights movement. Chris and his wife and teenage son still reside in the Summit City. Chris is also the proud stepfather to three adult stepchildren and grandfather to one grandchild. In his free time, he enjoys reading, traveling, and sports.
2022 Debut Shortlist: Before the Dream: Martin Luther King’s 1963 Speech, and Civil Rights Struggles in Fort Wayne, Indiana
An account of Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on June 5, 1963, which was enthusiastically received by his supporters and met with resistance from his detractors, during one of the most turbulent during the Civil Rights movement.
