In this series, which will post on occasional Wednesdays, I populate the landscape of Wilson County with imaginary “historical markers” commemorating people, places, and events significant to African-American history or culture.
We been here.
1915-1991
Civil rights attorney, mayoral adviser, acting dean and constitutional law professor at Howard Law School. Helped dismantle racial segregation in public facilities in Washington, D.C. Graduate of Darden High School, Howard University, and Harvard Law School. World War II veteran. Grew up in this house.