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Lester Granger | |
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Executive Director of the National Urban League | |
In office 1941–1961 | |
Preceded by | Eugene Kinckle Jones |
Succeeded by | Whitney Young |
Personal details | |
Born | Newport News, Virginia, U.S. | September 16, 1896
Died | January 9, 1976 Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S. | (aged 79)
Alma mater | Dartmouth College |
Occupation | Civic leader, social worker |
Lester Blackwell Granger (September 16, 1896 – January 9, 1976) was an African American social worker, and civic leader who headed the National Urban League (NUL) from 1941 to 1961.