Louis Pendleton
Louis Christopher Pendleton (October 13, 1931 – January 14, 2007) was an African-American dentist, businessman, and civil rights leader in Shreveport, Louisiana. He played a leading role in establishing "Blacks United for Lasting Leadership" ("BULL"), a group seeking racial justice in the city.
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| Born | October 13, 1931 |
| Died | January 14, 2007 (aged 75) |
| Resting place | Forest Park West Cemetery in Shreveport |
| Alma mater | Dillard University Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry |
| Occupation(s) | Dentist civil rights advocate |
| Political party | Democratic Unsuccessful runoff candidate for the Louisiana House of Representatives in 1971 |
Pendleton is credited with taking steps to enact changes to the city charter that made it possible for Shreveport to have black city council members and ultimately a black mayor.[1]
Pendleton died in Shreveport at the age of 75.[1]
References
- "Shreveport civil rights leader dies", The Shreveport Times (January 16, 2007), p. 1.
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