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.

Louis Christopher Pendleton
Born(1931-10-13)October 13, 1931
DiedJanuary 14, 2007(2007-01-14) (aged 75)
Resting placeForest Park West Cemetery in Shreveport
Alma materDillard University
Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry
Occupation(s)Dentist
civil rights advocate
Political partyDemocratic
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

  1. "Shreveport civil rights leader dies", The Shreveport Times (January 16, 2007), p. 1.
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