W. Lester Banks | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 2, 1911 |
| Died | November 2, 1986 (aged 75) |
| Occupation(s) | teacher, civil rights leader |
| Years active | 1943–1976 |
| Known for | Virginia NAACP leader |
| Spouse | Vera Louise Bowman |
William Lester Banks (April 2, 1911 – November 2, 1986) was an American leader during the Civil Rights Movement. He served as executive director of the Virginia section of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in his native Virginia from 1943 to 1976.[1]